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Chief Accounting OfficerFruitist • Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Chief Accounting Officer

Chief Accounting Officer

Fruitist • Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Fruitist is a modern food company on a mission to revolutionize snacking—and the numbers prove we’re well on our way. With over $1B in lifetime sales and $400M in revenue in the last year alone, we’re not chasing trends—we’re building a lasting brand at the intersection of health, sustainability, and innovation with our suite of snackable superfruits including berries and cherries.

Our momentum is powered by a leadership team drawn from the likes of McKinsey, Calm, Red Bull, and Netflix, and backed by global investors who specialize in consumer and tech-forward ventures. Together, we’re leveraging data, supply chain technology, and a sustainability-first model to disrupt a $500 billion-dollar industry.

We’re hiring builders, operators, and creators. People who want to move fast, learn faster, and grow alongside a company that’s reshaping snacking. If you’re looking for a company where your work shapes the business—and your career accelerates with it—welcome to Fruitist.

About the Role

Lead Fruitist’s global accounting engine through our next phase of global scale. You’ll own accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence across multi-entity operations—delivering GAAP / SEC reporting, SOX-ready controls, and automation that speeds the close and sharpens insight. Reporting to the CFO, you’ll be a key partner to Finance, Legal, Investor Relations, and Operations as we build a durable, public company-ready platform.

Note : this is a hybrid role and is expected to work from our Century City HQ three days per week.

What You’ll Do

  • Accounting Leadership & Strategy : Set the global accounting vision, policies, and operating model; align roadmaps to growth, margin, and cash priorities.
  • Financial Reporting & SEC Compliance : Oversee GAAP financials and external reporting (10-K / 10-Q / 8-K), disclosures, and earnings support with on-time, error-free delivery.
  • Global Accounting Operations : Own the close calendar, reconciliations, intercompany, consolidations, and inventory / COGS; standardize processes and SLAs across regions.
  • Technical Accounting & Transactions : Author policies and memos for complex areas (revenue, leases, stock comp, business combinations); advise on M&A and integrations.
  • Technology & Automation : Advance ERP / reporting tools and automation to compress cycle time, improve data quality, and enhance self-serve analytics.
  • Leadership & Talent Development : Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing, globally distributed accounting team; elevate execution, judgment, and ownership.

What You’ll Bring

  • Credentials : Bachelor’s in Accounting / Finance; CPA required; MBA preferred.
  • Experience : 15+ years progressive leadership, including CAO / Corporate Controller scope at a public company; FMCG / CPG preferred.
  • Regulatory Depth : Mastery of US GAAP, SEC reporting, and SOX; proven success through audits with no material weaknesses.
  • Technical Range : Hands‑on with revenue recognition, stock comp, leases, consolidations, FX, and M&A accounting.
  • Operational Excellence : Track record modernizing close, reconciliations, and IC / FX processes; strong ERP / reporting automation background.
  • Global Scope : Multi‑entity, multi‑currency operations and statutory coordination across countries; crisp executive communication.
  • What To Expect In Your First 90 Days

  • Weeks 0–4 — Map & Stabilize Baseline close, controls, audit status, and reporting quality; confirm SEC calendar and owner map; publish WD+X close plan and remediation priorities.
  • Weeks 5–8 — Standardize & Automate Lock close checklists, RACI, and reconciliation SLAs; clear top control gaps; green‑light quick‑win automations and policy updates.
  • Weeks 9–12 — Prove & Institutionalize Deliver the first close on the new cadence with zero late critical reconciliations; finalize 12‑month reporting / automation roadmap.
  • Your 12‑Month Success Metrics

  • Close Speed & Quality : Sustainable close at ≤ WD+5 with 100% reconciliations by WD+5 and rework.
  • SEC Reporting : 100% on‑time filings; first‑round SEC comment resolution ≥ 80%; zero material audit adjustments.
  • Automation & Cycle Time : ≥ 25% reduction in manual close / reporting hours via ERP / reporting automation and standard JEs.
  • Global Discipline : Intercompany fully reconciled monthly with eliminations clean; inventory valuation and margin analytics delivered each close and adopted by Finance / Ops.
  • If you meet most of the qualifications above and connect with our mission to inspire enjoyable and nutritious snacking, we want to hear from you! While we are tech‑forward in our embrace of AI to enhance our growing capabilities, we’re human‑centric in our hiring. This means all applications will be reviewed by humans, including yours. We aim to respond to applicants within two weeks. We look forward to hearing from you!

    Seniority level

  • Executive
  • Employment type

  • Full‑time
  • Job function

  • Accounting / Auditing and Finance
  • Industries

  • Food & Beverages
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