Corporate Controller

About the role

We are seeking a Controller to lead our global accounting function. Reporting to the Head of Global Finance & Accounting, you will oversee the accounting operations, manage a team of 8+, and ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Own the accounting function: Lead the general ledger, monthly and quarterly closes, AP/AR, payroll, and account reconciliations, ensuring audit-readiness.
• Lead and develop the team: Manage a team of 8+ through multiple team leads, coach, mentor, and grow accounting talent.
• Own technical accounting: Serve as the company’s authority on US GAAP, revenue recognition, and complex accounting matters.
• 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.
• Deliver reporting: Produce accurate, timely financial reporting and reconciliations that leadership can trust to make decisions.
• Build scalable systems and processes: 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 on effective and responsible AI usage.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant time leading and developing accounting teams.
• Direct industry experience in AdTech, MarTech, or digital publishing/media.
• 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.
• 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, driving outcomes without hand-holding, and raising 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.

Qualifications

• Active CPA.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and accounting software.

Benefits

At Branch, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness programs, paid time off, retirement planning options, and more. For detailed information on the benefits specific to your position, please consult with your recruiter.

Pay

The estimated pay range for this role, if based in Mountain View, CA is $250,000 - $320,000 (OTE).

Schedule

This role is based in Mountain View, CA 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.