Corporate Controller (Palo Alto)

At Branch, we power every touchpoint with links that work and insights that prove it. From click to conversion, we make growth measurable. Our unparalleled attribution, backed by AI-enhanced linking, is trusted to deliver seamless experiences that increase ROI, decrease wasted spend, and eliminate siloed attribution.We bring the same rigor to how we build our team, by empowering our people to move fast, own outcomes, and build something that matters. We take pride in making meaningful investments in our team’s health, wealth, and growth so individuals can thrive as we scale. Our culture values smart, humble, and collaborative teammates who take accountability and drive results in an environment where their work truly moves the business forward.We are innovative, scaling with purpose, and led by seasoned leaders who know how to build enduring companies. Trusted by brands like Instacart, Western Union, NBCUniversal, ZocDoc, and Sephora, we’re big enough to matter, small enough for you to make a real impact. If you’re excited by the grit of building, rapid learning, and shaping the future of customer growth, you’ll find your place here.At Branch, we’re transforming how brands and users interact across digital platforms. Our mobile marketing measurement and deep linking solutions are trusted to deliver seamless experiences that increase ROI, decrease wasted ad spend, and eliminate siloed attribution. Our Branch team consists of smart, humble, and collaborative people who value ownership over all. Everything we do is centered around creating a great product, team, and company that lives and breathes our motto: Build Together, Grow Together, Win Together.Branch is at a rare and exciting inflection point. We’ve gone from high-growth startup to market leader, and we’re continuing to grow with purpose. Here’s why now is the time to join:People & Culture: People are our foundation. Our teams are built on exceptional talent density — individuals who are driven, collaborative, and humble, all sharing a commitment to delivering outstanding work.Top-Tier Customers & Global Scale: We work with the world’s fastest-growing and most iconic brands (think Walmart, Marriott, Adobe, Sephora, Chipotle, CVS Aetna, T-Mobile, Citi, NBC / Peacock), so your work has massive reach and visibility.Momentum & High-Impact Stage: We’re scaling fast, but not bloated. We’re big enough to matter, but small enough for you to make a significant dent with meaningful ownership.Profitability & Recognized Workplace: We’re committed to creating a sustainable, long-term business with a strong foundation, as well as a standout workplace (named a Best Place to Work by Fortune, Inc., Forbes, and Comparably in 2024 and 2025).The RoleWe’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 ProfileIn 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.Branch is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.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!A little bit about us:Branch is the leading provider of engagement and performance mobile SaaS solutions for growth-focused teams, trusted to maximize the value of their evolving digital strategies. The Branch platform provides a seamless experience across paid and organic, on all channels and platforms, online and offline, to eliminate friction and drive valuable action at the moments of highest intent. With Branch, businesses gain accurate mobile measurement and insights into user interactions, enabling them to drive conversions, engagement, and more intelligent marketing spend.Branch is an award-winning employer headquartered in Mountain View, CA. World-class brands like Instacart, Western Union, NBCUniversal, Zocdoc and Sephora acquire users, retain customers and drive more conversions with Branch.Candidate Privacy Information:For more informat