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 areMetropolis is seeking a Director of Strategic Finance to act as a core architect of our long-term financial strategy. In this role, you will focus exclusively on the future, building and manipulating comprehensive three-statement models that serve as the quantitative backbone of the enterprise. You will work directly with the C-suite in real-time to break down complex operational initiatives into mathematical frameworks, guiding capital allocation, M&A valuation, and the multi-year trajectory of the business.
What you'll do- Build, and continuously refine a fully integrated, highly dynamic 3-statement financial model (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) to support all strategic decision-making and external fundraising
- Execute real-time scenario planning and sensitivity analyses during executive meetings to evaluate the precise P&L and cash flow impacts of strategic pivots under various macroeconomic conditions
- Lead the Long-Range Planning (LRP) process, translating daily business drivers, technological rollout timelines, and market expansion targets into a cohesive multi-year corporate roadmap
- Partner with Corporate Development during the early phases of M&A, constructing complex valuation models and conducting rigorous financial due diligence before handing off to Enterprise FP&A for execution
- Advise the CFO and CEO on capital structure optimization, evaluating debt and equity financing alternatives and managing leverage targets
- 7+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or strategic finance
- Mastery of advanced financial modeling, specifically integrated 3-statement modeling, valuation modeling, and complex scenario analysis
- Exceptional ability to rapidly translate abstract strategic concepts into mathematical equations and logical analyses
- Supreme executive presence and communication skills, with a proven ability to face off with founders, investors, lenders, and senior C-suite stakeholders
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 $190,000.00 USD to $200,000.00 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’s 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-WT1 #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
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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.
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Metropolis Technologies Santa Monica, California, USA Office
Santa Monica, CA, United States, 90401
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