Chief Accounting Officer

Fruitist • Los Angeles, CA

46d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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. Get to Know Fruitist 🎧 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees