Director,AssistantController

Who we are The real world is the next frontier, and at Metropolis, we are creating the artificial intelligence to make it responsive. We are pioneering the Recognition Economy — a future where mundane repetition disappears and being known unlocks access, comfort, and belonging everywhere you go. From transforming parking into a seamless drive-in, drive-out experience for millions of Members to expanding our intelligence layer across retail and hospitality, we are building a world that feels instinctive and magical. The future isn’t coming; it’s here, and we need builders, innovators, and problem solvers to help us create it. Who you are Metropolis is seeking a Director, Assistant Controller to play a key leadership role in the execution of corporate accounting operations. The Assistant Controller is the executional builder — responsible for standing up core accounting processes, leading the close, and operationalizing the Controller’s vision. This role is about turning strategy into scalable processes. What you'll do Own monthly/quarterly close activities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and scalability Design and implement new policies, controls, and workflows (GAAP/IFRS, revenue recognition, consolidations) Drive automation/AI adoption in reconciliations, reporting, and consolidation Build and mentor a growing accounting team, instilling accountability and high performance Work closely with cross-functional leads (Tax, Treasury, FP&A, Operations) to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy What we're looking for Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field CPA license 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including team leadership Strong technical accounting knowledge (GAAP/IFRS) and consolidation experience Proven track record of implementing process improvements and leveraging technology/automation Hands-on leader who has built close-to-reporting processes in complex environments Comfortable with ambiguity and building from ground up E