Metropolis

Director, Assistant Controller

Metropolis$170K — $215K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 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 with experience in complex reporting environments
  • Excellent communication skills with cross-cultural competence.

Responsibilities

  • Own monthly and quarterly close activities with a focus on accuracy and scalability
  • Design and implement policies, controls, and workflows (including GAAP/IFRS and revenue recognition)
  • Drive automation and AI adoption for reconciliations and reporting
  • Build and mentor a growing accounting team emphasizing accountability
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy.

Benefits

  • 4-day in-office work model promoting collaboration and innovation
  • Access to healthcare benefits and a 401(k) plan
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Basic life insurance
  • Lucrative stock option plan and bonus plans.
Full Job Description
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
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across cultures and geographies
While not required, these are a plus:
  • Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

4 Days in Office: Metropolis values in-person collaboration to drive innovation, strengthen culture, and enhance the Member experience. Our corporate team members hold to our office-first model, which requires employees to be on-site at least four days a week, fostering organic interactions that spark creativity and connection

When you join Metropolis, you'll join a team of world-class product leaders and engineers, building an ecosystem of technologies at the intersection of parking, mobility, and real estate. Our goal is to build an inclusive culture where everyone has a voice and the best idea wins. You will play a key role in building and maintaining this culture as our organization grows. The anticipated base salary for this position is $170,000.00 USD to $215,000.00 USD annually. The actual base salary offered is determined by a number of variables, including, as appropriate, the applicant's qualifications for the position, years of relevant experience, distinctive skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location of residence and/or place of employment. Base salary is one component of Metropolis' total compensation package, which may also include access to or eligibility for healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a lucrative stock option plan, bonus plans, and more. #LI-NP1 #LI-Onsite

Metropolis may utilize an automated employment decision tool (AEDT) to assess or evaluate your candidacy for employment or promotion. AEDTs are used to assist in assessing a candidate's application relative to the required job qualifications and responsibilities listed in the job posting.

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About Metropolis

Metropolis is an architecture and construction firm that specializes in sustainable design and building practices. The company's projects include commercial, residential, and institutional buildings, as well as urban planning and development. Metropolis is committed to using environmentally responsible materials and methods in its projects, and has won numerous awards for its work. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Learn more about Metropolis
Size
100 employees
Industry
Net Income
$1 million
Founded
1989
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$5 million

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