Assistant Controller

CallRail•Atlanta, GA

13d•Hybrid

About 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. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Active CPA license strongly preferred
5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience
3+ years directly managing a team
Experience in a growth-stage SaaS or technology company required
Public accounting background preferred
Advanced Excel proficiency
Hands-on experience with NetSuite
Familiarity with AI-integrated accounting software

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
Identify and deploy AI-driven tools and intelligent software to automate routine reconciliations, accelerate transaction processing, and reduce total days-to-close.
Mentor and manage a team of 3 accounting professionals, driving operational excellence and modernizing workflows through tech enablement.