Assistant Controller Atlanta, GA; Hybrid

Call Rail 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.

If you do not meet all the requirements listed, we still encourage you to apply! No job description is perfect, and we may also have another opportunity that aligns with your skills and experience.

• 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.

• 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 Net Suite, and familiarity with AI-integrated accounting software

• 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

Call Rail 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…