Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Who we are

Metropolis is an artificial intelligence company that uses computer vision technology to enable frictionless, checkout-free experiences in the real world. Today, we are reimagining parking to enable millions of consumers to just "drive in and drive out." We envision a future where people transact in the real world with a speed, ease and convenience that is unparalleled, even online. Tomorrow, we will power checkout-free experiences anywhere you go to make the everyday experiences of living, working and playing remarkable - giving us back our most valuable asset, time.

Who you are

Metropolis is seeking a transformative Accounting Manager to help lead our accounting function, focusing on corporate business operations and financial reporting. This role is crucial for modernizing accounting operations through process automation, scalable processes, and real-time analytics. You will participate in managing the general ledger and financial reporting, drive process improvement, and ensure compliance and participate in the annual audit. The successful candidate will utilize AI and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to optimize workflows, automate tasks, and enhance efficiency. You will also help lead and develop a team of staff and senior accountants, fostering growth and operational excellence.

What you'll do

• Complete month-end close activities accurately and according to department deadlines
• Help lead and mentor a team of staff and senior accountants, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation and AI-driven tools in accounting workflows
• Collaborate with finance systems and data teams to implement automated reporting and reconciliation solutions
• Prepare and post journal entries; collect, analyze, and record data to general ledger system
• Record accruals, expense allocations, and month-end true-ups
• Review and reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly; assist with the monthly budgetary process for reporting and variance analysis
• Maintain financial historical records by filing accounting documents and related support
• Work closely with internal and external departments to ensure financial transactions are properly recorded and complete; answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
• Participate in year-end audit to compile and prepare supporting schedules, work papers, and financial reports

What we're looking for

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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 $115,000.00 USD to $140,000.00 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-AW1 #LI-Onsite

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

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.

As part of this process, Metropolis retains data relevant to your candidacy, including personal information, for a period that is reasonably necessary for the use of the tool. If you are hired for the position, your data may become part of your employee records.

Metropolis Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We make all hiring decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, or pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.