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 Senior Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team. You are a career-oriented, high-performing accounting professional with a background in top-tier public accounting, ready to bring your technical knowledge, audit discipline, and analytical skill set to a fast-growing, innovative AI company. In this role, you will play a central role in driving our monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close, ensuring rigorous adherence to US GAAP, maintaining strong internal controls, and serving as a key liaison during external financial audits. You thrive in high-growth environments, possess strong technical research skills, and are excited to help scale our accounting organization through automation and process optimization.
What you'll do
Support the preparation and creation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, cash flow statements, and financial reporting packages in full compliance with US GAAP, while maintaining accuracy, integrity, and timely execution of monthly financial results and financial reporting deliverables
Monthly consolidation processes across multiple international entities while driving continuous development and optimization of the consolidation and close cycles
Review, account for, and document intercompany transactions, ensuring proper intercompany eliminations across global entities
Oversee balance sheet reconciliation governance utilizing BlackLine to ensure high-quality, audit-ready workpapers and internal control compliance
Prepare complex journal entries, technical accounting analyses, and high-quality balance sheet account reconciliations across various core accounting areas (e.g., revenue recognition, accrued liabilities, prepaid expenses, leases, and fixed assets)
Support the annual audit process with external auditors; prepare audit-ready workpapers, financial statement disclosures, schedule rollforwards, and walkthrough documentation
Evaluate, design, and implement robust internal controls (SOX-ready framework) to streamline financial reporting and reduce risk as the business scales
Perform technical accounting research on complex or non-routine transactions (e.g., ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 360) and draft formal technical accounting memos
Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Operations, Engineering, Legal, and Tax teams to review business contracts, track capital expenditures, and ensure accurate accounting treatment
Perform monthly variance analyses (Actuals vs. Budget / Prior Periods) and deliver actionable financial insights to accounting leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Identify opportunities to leverage accounting technology, automation, and AI tools to streamline close workflows, improve subledger processes, and enhance reporting efficiency
What we're looking for
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
3+ years of progressive accounting experience, combining national public accounting (Audit / Assurance practice preferred) with hands-on corporate/industry accounting experience at a fast growing company
Active CPA or CPA candidate
Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP (including experience with ASC 606 and ASC 842) and solid understanding of internal control frameworks (SOX compliance)
Proven track record of managing full-cycle audit engagements, preparing complex audit…