Assistant Controller

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.

Fruitist seeks a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Controller to support its rapidly growing global accounting operations. Reporting directly to the Controller, this critical role will be responsible for overseeing accounting processes, financial reporting, compliance activities, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting skills, a thorough understanding of international financial operations, and experience working within fast-paced, high-growth environments. 

What You’ll Do 

• Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and international accounting standards. 

• Global Accounting Oversight: Support day-to-day management of global accounting operations, ensuring accurate transaction recording, account reconciliations, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions. 

• Audit and Compliance: Coordinate external audit processes, ensuring comprehensive preparation, accurate documentation, and timely resolution of audit findings. 

• Internal Controls: Assist in designing, implementing, and continuously improving internal control frameworks to maintain compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and corporate governance standards. 

• Technical Accounting: Provide guidance on technical accounting matters, including revenue recognition, inventory accounting, intercompany transactions, foreign currency translation, and other complex accounting issues. 

• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process enhancement and drive automation and efficiency initiatives across global accounting systems and procedures. 

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Finance, Tax, Treasury, and other functional departments to ensure cohesive financial management and reporting practices. 

• Staff Development and Leadership: Mentor and develop accounting staff, fostering professional growth and building a high-performing team environment. 

What You’ll Need 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA designation strongly preferred. 

• Experience: 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in supervisory or managerial roles, ideally within global or multinational companies. 

• Technical Skills: Proficiency with ERP systems, advanced Excel skills, and a deep understanding of US GAAP, IFRS, and SOX compliance. 

• International Exposure: Experience managing or supporting global accounting operations, including familiarity with multi-currency environments and international regulatory compliance. 

• Analytical and Problem-Solving: Strong analytical capabilities, detail orientation, and proactive approach to identifying and solving complex financial issues. 

• Communication and Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of effectively collaborating across various business units and geographic regions. 

• Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic, rapidly evolving environment and manage multiple priorities effectively. 

• Leadership: Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop accounting teams, promoting a collaborative and high-performance culture. 

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!