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Metropolis Technologies · 2 days ago

Vice President, Controller

positionNew York, New York, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$275K/yr - $290K/yr
date15+ years exp

Metropolis is an artificial intelligence company that uses computer vision technology to enable frictionless, checkout-free experiences in the real world. The Controller will play a key leadership role in corporate accounting operations, owning strategy, governance, and transformation, while preparing the company for IPO and public-company readiness.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Own all corporate controllership functions including revenue accounting, consolidations, 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

Qualification

CPAGAAPIFRSSEC reportingSOX complianceFinancial transformationMulti-entity experienceLeadershipCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

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

Preferred

Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
High-growth, complex, multi-entity operating experience (SaaS, marketplaces, payments, or real estate)

Benefits

Healthcare benefits
401(k) plan
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
A lucrative stock option plan
Bonus plans

Company

Metropolis Technologies

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Metropolis is building AI for the real world.
dateFounded in 2017
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.metropolis.io

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$3.53B
Key Investors
LionTreeJP Morgan Chase3L Capital
2025-11-06Series D· $500M
2025-11-06Debt Financing· $1.1B
2023-10-05Series C· $1.05B

Leadership Team

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Alexander Israel
Co-Founder & CEO
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Travis Kell
Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer
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