The Role

We're hiring a Controller to own and run Branch's global accounting function. Reporting to the Head of Global Finance & Accounting, you'll lead a team of 8+ across multiple accounting disciplines and serve as the senior-most accounting leader at the company. This is a high-autonomy role for someone who can drive independently - owning the integrity of our financial statements, the rhythm of the close, and the controls and processes that let Branch scale with confidence. You'll be both a hands-on operator and a builder, raising the bar on quality while developing the leaders beneath you.
As the Controller, you will:

• Own the accounting function: Lead the full accounting operation end-to-end - general ledger, monthly and quarterly close, AP/AR, payroll, and account reconciliations - with accountability for accuracy, timeliness, and audit-readiness.
• Lead and develop the team: Manage a team of 8+ through multiple team leads. Coach, mentor, and grow accounting talent, set clear standards, and build a high-performance, accountable culture.
• Own technical accounting: Serve as the company's authority on US GAAP, revenue recognition, and complex accounting matters; research, document, and operationalize accounting positions.
• Run audit, tax, and compliance: Own the external audit relationship and deliverables, coordinate tax filings and provisions with external partners, and maintain a strong internal control environment (including SOX-readiness as the company scales).
• Deliver reporting: Produce accurate, timely financial reporting and reconciliations that leadership can trust to make decisions.
• Build scalable systems and process: Own the accounting systems (ERP) roadmap and continuously improve close processes, controls, and automation to support growth and global complexity.
• Partner strategically: Act as a trusted partner to the Head of Global Finance & Accounting and cross-functional stakeholders, translating accounting realities into sound business guidance.
• Champion AI-enabled ways of working: Lead the adoption of AI within the accounting function - identifying responsible, high-value opportunities to improve close efficiency, reporting quality, and reconciliation workflows, and coaching the team to use AI tools effectively in their daily work.

You'll be a good fit if you have:

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant time leading and developing accounting teams, with experience managing managers or team leads.
• Direct industry experience in AdTech, MarTech, or digital publishing / media - you understand the revenue, billing, and accounting nuances of an advertising-driven platform or media business.
• Experience owning accounting for a global, multi-entity organization, including consolidation, intercompany, and multi-currency complexity.
• A strong auditing background, with a proven track record owning the full-cycle close and the external audit relationship for a growing company - keeping books audit-ready and delivering clean audit cycles.
• Deep mastery of US GAAP and technical accounting, including revenue recognition, with the judgment to own complex positions independently.
• Hands-on experience building and scaling accounting processes, controls, and ERP systems in a high-growth environment.
• Demonstrated success owning a function with autonomy - someone who drives outcomes without hand-holding and raises the bar on quality.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to develop talent and partner credibly with senior stakeholders.
• Fluency in applying AI to elevate the function - the ability to lead AI-enabled accounting workflows, coach a team on effective and responsible AI usage, and identify where AI can improve quality, efficiency, and decision-making (no technical AI background required).
• An active CPA.

Nice to Haves:

• A Big 4 public accounting foundation.
• Experience at a high-growth SaaS or technology company.
• Exposure to SOX or preparing a company for public-company readiness.

Success Profile

In your first 6-12 months, you'll have taken full ownership of the close and stabilized its quality and cadence; built trust with the audit and tax partners and delivered a clean audit cycle; assessed and strengthened the control environment; and developed your team leads while identifying clear opportunities to make the function more efficient - including through AI-enabled improvements.

This role will be based at our Mountain View, CA office and follows a Hybrid schedule.

We are also open to hybrid candidates located in Mountain View, CA or Austin, TX, as well as fully remote candidates in select states, including Colorado, Texas, Illinois, Washington, New York, and California.

In accordance with applicable law, the following represents a reasonable estimated compensation range for this role: the estimated pay range for this role, if based in Mountain View, CA is $250,000 - $320,000 (OTE). Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Mountain View, CA only. Compensation for candidates outside of Mountain View, CA will be based on the candidate's specific work location. Actual compensation will be determined based on skills, experience, and geographic location and may be more or less than the amount shown above.

This role does not qualify for visa support.

The salary range provided represents base compensation and does not include potential equity, which is available for qualifying positions. At Branch, we are committed to the well-being of our team by offering a comprehensive benefits package. From health and wellness programs to paid time off and retirement planning options, we provide a range of benefits for qualified employees. For detailed information on the benefits specific to your position, please consult with your recruiter.

If you think you'd be a good fit for this role, we'd love for you to apply! At Branch, we strive to create an inclusive culture that encourages people from all walks of life to bring their unique, diverse perspectives to work. We aim every day to build an environment that empowers us all to do the best work of our careers, and we can't wait to show you what we have to offer!