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MetropolisMetropolisNashville, TN

Senior Director, Assistant Controller

Oversee end-to-end corporate accounting, technical GAAP, global consolidations, SOX controls, and team leadership as a trusted advisor to the VP Controller. Requires 12+ years progressive accounting leadership, CPA, deep US GAAP and ERP expertise in high-growth environments.

200k – 270k/yr
On-site12+ YOEFinance & Accounting

About the role

What you'll do

  • Oversee the end-to-end accounting function, driving a best-in-class, accelerated monthly, quarterly, and annual close across all entities and business units
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the VP Controller, co-authoring the accounting roadmap and delivering actionable insights on financial results and balance sheet health
  • Modernize corporate accounting by embedding AI, advanced automation, and modern systems into close, consolidation, and reconciliation workflows to scale operations efficiently
  • Design and enforce scalable internal controls (SOX readiness) and corporate policies, leading complex technical accounting (ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 805) and global consolidations
  • Build, mentor, and scale a world-class accounting team, fostering a culture of ownership, continuous learning, and operational excellence
  • Direct relationships with external auditors, managing technical position papers and audit readiness to ensure frictionless, transparent reporting
  • Partner closely with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal, and Product/Operations to support new business initiatives and ensure seamless financial data flow across the enterprise

What we're looking for

  • 12+ years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience, with a proven track record leading teams in high-growth, complex enterprise or technology environments
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; active CPA certification
  • Deep mastery of US GAAP (IFRS experience is a plus), global multi-currency consolidations, complex corporate structures, and enterprise financial reporting
  • Demonstrated success implementing or optimizing tier-1 ERPs (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and a forward-thinking approach to leveraging AI/automation in finance operations
  • Proven ability to transition seamlessly between macro-level strategic planning and hands-on operational leadership
  • Executive-level written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders and board-level audiences

Nice-to-haves

  • Mix of public accounting experience and senior leadership in a high-growth tech or hyper-scaling company
  • Master’s degree (MBA or Master’s in Accounting/Finance)
  • Experience with M&A integration, international expansion, and SOX implementation/readiness

Skills

US GAAPsoxASC 606asc 842asc 805NetSuiteSAPOracleAIAutomationCPAifrsm&aERP

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