Accounting Manager

About the role

The Accounting Manager will oversee corporate accounting operations, drive closing processes, and ensure compliance with GAAP standards. They will manage a team of accountants, improve processes, and provide financial insights to cross-functional leaders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for corporate entities
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of general accountants
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting (SOX compliance where applicable)
• Ensure strict adherence to US GAAP and company policies
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors
• Identify inefficiencies in current accounting workflows and implement scalable software automation and process improvements
• Partner with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Legal teams to support corporate initiatives, budgeting, and ad-hoc financial projects

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role
• Strong foundational knowledge of US GAAP and corporate accounting principles
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, macros)
• Experience working with enterprise-level ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle)
• Experience leveraging AI tools to transform static workflows into responsive, high-output processes

Qualifications

• While not required, CPA or CMA designation (strongly preferred) or progress toward licensure
• A mix of public accounting and private corporate industry experience

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

Metropolis offers a competitive base salary range of $120,000.00 USD to $155,000.00 USD annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package including 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.

Pay

The anticipated base salary for this position is $120,000.00 USD to $155,000.00 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.

Schedule

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.