Director, Accounting

Branch is on a mission to make insurance more accessible, so more people can be covered. We innovate using data, tech, and automation to simplify insurance from start to finish—we eliminated inaccurate quotes in favor of real prices, created a better way to bundle, and cut unnecessary costs in the traditional insurance process. Then we pass those savings along to our members.

Basically, were doing insurance the way it was meant to be.

But we didnt just create the insurance weve always wanted, we also created the company weve always wanted to work for. As we redefine insurance, we also want to redefine what it means to work in insurance. Find out for yourself.

Branch has a preference for candidates in Ohio, but is open to candidates located in AL, AZ, CT, FL, GA, , IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, and WI. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Branch is remote first, with most Branchers choosing to work from home. Our headquarters are located in Columbus, Ohio, where we come together from time to time to build relationships and connect with each other in real life. We also have office space in Columbia and Concordia, Missouri as well as Forreston, Illinois.

Once a year, the entire company gathers for “Branch Fest”, a highlight of the year for many Branchers.

With a strong commitment to innovation and excellence, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Accounting to lead our accounting department and ensure financial accuracy and compliance. As the Director of Accounting at Branch you will play a pivotal role in overseeing all accounting functions, driving financial excellence, and ensuring compliance within insurance industry regulations. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will manage a team of four direct reports and collaborate with various departments to maintain the financial health of our organization.

The role will be primarily focused on supporting the system operations and design for Branchs GAAP and Statutory accounting, facilitating audits, and supporting the development of automated processes within the department. The person filling this role will wear many hats and need to roll up their sleeves to be strategic while performing hands-on tasks. This is an opportunity to shape a function within a rapidly growing company, learn a broad range of skills rapidly, and immersively, and make an impact in a huge market.

• Responsible for all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, general ledger entries, bank reconciliation, credit card expense report reconciliation, cash applications, collections, and payroll.
• Lead the development and publishing of Branch financial reports, and subsidiary entities including GAAP reporting, Statutory reporting, and Investor Reporting.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to the executive team, aligning financial objectives with business strategy.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and revenue enhancement.
• Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure efficient and accurate financial operations.
• Prepare and present timely and accurate financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and other financial performance metrics to regulators, dept of insurance, BOD, investors, and executive team.
• Main point of contact for accounting vendors including: statutory accountants, external bookkeeping services, external tax accountants, and financial statement auditors.
• Develop and oversee cross-departmental relationships to provide excellent support to the entire business as Branch continues to experience fast-paced growth.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance accounting processes and systems to improve efficiency, accuracy, and productivity.
• Oversee a growing team of analysts and managers who manage accounting and finance operations within bookkeeping, controllership, AP/AR processing, expense…