Senior Director, Assistant Controller

Metropolis•New York, NY

11d•$250,000 - $275,000•Onsite

About The Position

Metropolis is seeking an Assistant Controller to play a key leadership role in executing corporate accounting operations. The role is responsible for establishing core accounting processes, leading the close, and operationalizing the Controller’s vision by turning strategy into scalable processes. The Assistant Controller will lead a team of accountants, partner with cross-functional leaders, and advance automation and technology adoption to scale financial systems in preparation for future growth. The position combines team leadership and operational management with hands-on accounting work in a dynamic environment. It includes close ownership, policy and control design, ERP upgrade and conversion support, and building close-to-reporting processes. Metropolis follows an office-first model, requiring corporate team members to be onsite at least four days per week. The anticipated annual base salary is $250,000 to $275,000. Total compensation may also include healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, stock options, and bonus plans.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
CPA required.
At least 12 years of progressive accounting experience, including team leadership.
Experience managing a team of at least five people.
Prior experience working for or auditing public companies required to follow Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting (ICFR).
Strong technical accounting knowledge in U.S. GAAP and consolidations.
Proven track record of implementing process improvements and leveraging technology and automation with a foundation in ICFR.
Hands-on leadership experience building close-to-reporting processes in complex environments, emphasizing automation and updating systems to a new ERP.
Experience utilizing AI tools such as Claude and Gemini to enhance accounting and close processes.
Comfort with ambiguity, building from the ground up, and balancing team management with hands-on individual contribution.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across cultures and geographies.
Ability to work onsite at least four days per week under Metropolis’ office-first model.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Accounting or MBA.
Relevant professional certifications beyond CPA.

Responsibilities

Own monthly and quarterly close activities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and scalability.
Design and implement policies, controls, and workflows, including U.S. GAAP, consolidations, and captive insurance reserves.
Drive automation and AI adoption in reconciliations, reporting, and consolidation.
Help lead the accounting process and team through an upcoming ERP system upgrade and conversion.
Build, mentor, and lead a growing accounting team, managing at least three direct reports within a team of approximately eight accountants and instilling accountability and high performance.
Partner with cross-functional leads across Tax, Treasury, FP&A, Operations, and Client Reporting to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy.
Manage team operational responsibilities while performing hands-on individual accounting tasks.