Assistant Controller

callrail; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Healthcare & dental

401K with match

Employee stock options

Annual educational allowance

Catered lunch Tuesdays

Office stipend for home setup

Job summary

CallRail in Atlanta is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead a 3-person accounting team, own the close, and partner with the CFO and Corporate Controller. You will oversee GAAP reporting, tax, audit, and banking compliance, while introducing automation and AI to streamline tasks.

Ideal candidates hold an active CPA with 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience in a growth SaaS company, including 3+ years managing a team; strong NetSuite and Excel skills are required.

Qualifications

• Active CPA with 5-8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years managing a team.
• Experience in a fast-paced SaaS/technology company.
• GAAP knowledge with ASC 606 revenue recognition experience.
• Hands-on with NetSuite and modern AI accounting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and annual close with GAAP compliance.
• Manage SaaS accounting workflows, including ASC 606 and commissions deferrals.
• Oversee annual audit process and external auditor relationship.
• Identify and implement AI-driven automation to shorten close days.
• Mentor and lead a 3-person accounting team.

Skills

CPA licensed

Team leadership

GAAP knowledge

SaaS accounting

Automation/AI

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

AI accounting software

Job description

The Position

CallRail is looking for a results-focused and strategic Assistant Controller to join our Accounting & Finance team. Reporting to the Corporate Controller and working closely with our CFO, you will directly manage a team of 3 responsible for the full accounting function-including the financial close, tax, annual audit, and banking compliance-while driving cross-functional collaboration across the company.

This is a high-impact role for an agile leader who thrives in a growth environment, seamlessly moving from high-level strategy to execution. You will maintain a rigorous accounting cycle while leveraging modern automation and AI technologies to streamline financial workflows and shorten the close cycle.

Ideal Profile: Active CPA with 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience (including 3+ years managing a team) in a fast-paced, growth-oriented SaaS or technology company.

What You'll Do

• Financial Close & Reporting: Lead the end-to-end close process for monthly, quarterly, and annual financials. Review journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and GAAP compliance.
• Technical SaaS Accounting: Manage tech-sector accounting workflows, including complex software revenue recognition under ASC 606 (tiered pricing, usage-based models), deferral and amortization of sales commissions under ASC 340-40, R'D expense tracking, and stock-based compensation.
• Audit & Compliance: Manage the annual financial audit process and external auditor relationship, leveraging and directing internal team resources to complete audit schedules, technical documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Process Automation & AI: Identify and deploy AI-driven tools and intelligent software to automate routine reconciliations, accelerate transaction processing, and reduce total days-to-close.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and manage a team of 3 accounting professionals, driving operational excellence and modernizing workflows through tech enablement.

What You'll Need

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Certification: Active CPA license strongly preferred
• Experience: 5-8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with 3+ years directly managing a team. Experience in a growth-stage SaaS or technology company required; public accounting background preferred
• Technical Skills: Advanced Excel proficiency, hands-on experience with NetSuite, and familiarity with AI-integrated accounting software

Additional Perks

• Healthcare (one option covered at 100% for employees), Dental & Vision Coverage
• Competitive HSA with company matching
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible vacation policy
• 401K options with company dollar-for-dollar match
• Employee stock options available from day one
• $2,000 annual educational allowance
• Catered lunch every Tuesday * an in-office perk
• MARTA transportation or office parking expenses covered
• Employee charitable donation company match, up to $500 annually
• Regular company outings and events
• Hybrid work options with $500 office stipend to set up your home office
• Designated bike storage

Learn more: https://www.callrail.com/about/

You Are Welcome Here

CallRail understands that valuing diverse creative practices and forms of knowledge are crucial to and enrich the company's core mission. We encourage applications from everyone, including members of all equity‑seeking communities, such as (but certainly not limited to) women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities and expressions. In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example - she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).

** Continuous adoption of AI technologies is essential to this role. You will be expected to leverage AI platforms to streamline operations, solve complex problems, and stay ahead of industry benchmarks.

*** This position is based out of our Atlanta office. Through December 2026, employees are expected to work in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Beginning in January 2027, CallRail will transition to a 3 day hybrid work model. Employees will work in the office on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.