Vice President, Controller

Metropolis • New York, NY

97d • $275,000 - $290,000

About The Position

Metropolis is seeking a Controller to play a key leadership role in the execution of corporate accounting operations. The Controller is the enterprise-level architect of the accounting function — owning strategy, governance, and transformation. They set the vision, establish world-class standards, and directly shape the company’s IPO and public-company readiness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required.
• 15+ years progressive accounting/controllership experience, with 5+ at senior leadership.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (GAAP/IFRS) and consolidation experience.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale transformation (systems, processes, talent).
• Deep experience in IPO/public company processes, SOX, and SEC reporting.
• Hands-on leader who has built close-to-reporting processes in complex environments.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and building from ground up.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across cultures and geographies.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• High-growth, complex, multi-entity operating experience (SaaS, marketplaces, payments, or real estate).

Responsibilities

• Own all corporate controllership functions including revenue accounting, consolidations, client reporting, AR/AP, and compliance.
• Build SEC/SOX-ready processes, lead audits, and establish scalable internal controls.
• Redesign the financial close (manual-to-automated), deploy new ERP/TMS/AI-enabled solutions, and integrate acquisitions.
• Deliver insights to ELT/Board; partner with FP&A on forward-looking analysis; support M&A due diligence and post-merger integration.
• Hire and develop senior leaders across accounting, setting up a durable organizational model.

Benefits

• Access to or eligibility for healthcare benefits.
• 401(k) plan.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance.
• Lucrative stock option plan.
• Bonus plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees