About the role

Ritual is looking for a Controller to  lead accounting operations and improve the financial statement reporting process at Ritual. This individual will compile financial statements, ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, lead the year-end audit process and supervise tax compliance.  The ideal candidate is passionate about the Ritual brand, has a strong understanding of omni channel business models accounting, including e-commerce subscription model, amazon, tiktok as well as retail. This person will also lead accounting processes to optimize the month-end close process and partner with cross-functional teams to drive scalable and automated solutions.

What you'll do

• Supervise the adoption of new accounting guidance, collaborating with the internal team and external auditors on appropriate treatment
• Support implementation of an internal control structure
• Own financial reporting, bank reconciliation, and corporate credit card process, including compilation of financial statements, segmented reporting, and developing performance measures to support reporting needs
• Review journal entries and schedules prepared by the accounting team
• Partner with cross functional teams and assist in the development of new disclosures as needed
• Monitor and reconcile inventory-related accounts (e.g., inventory, cost of goods sold, inventory reserves, expiry and overall adjustments) 
• Ensure revenue is recognized in accordance to GAAP (ASC 606) and revenue recognition policy
• Apply revenue recognition standards to transactions related to gross-to-net revenue, cost of goods sold, reserves, and other revenue related accounts (deferred revenue, gift card liability, store credit liability, refund reserves and return assets, etc)
• Develop and refine business processes and procedures to support the accounting function as the company grows
• Special projects and other related duties as needed

Who you are

• Analytical. You are detail oriented and understand the devil is in the details
• Cross Functional. You are familiar with communicating sophisticated business concepts into practical solutions across an organization.
• Well Rounded. You have a comprehensive view of the accounting cycle, e-commerce and direct-to-consumer companies. 
• Communicative. You are transparent in your communication and understand the big picture.

What you'll need

• Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or finance, CPA preferred
• Experience: 15+ years of accounting experience with exposure to retail, wholesale, and e-commerce; Big 4 accounting or equivalent experience preferred
• Expertise with US GAAP and ASC 606
• Advanced excel skills and experience working with large datasets
• Experience in writing technical memos or accounting policies
• Experience with Netsuite and proficiency with G-Suite and MS Office

What We Offer

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Healthcare & Dependent Care FSA
• Mental health support via Talkspace
• Pet insurance discount
• 10 Wellness Days per Year (Final Friday of every month)
• Free Ritual subscription during your tenure
• Annual Wellness Stipend
• Monthly wellness activities

Financial & Career Support

• 401(k) Match (up to 4%)
• Equity participation through stock options
• Monthly Technology Stipend
• New Hire Work From Home Stipend

Family & Flexibility

• 5 months of gender-neutral parental leave for eligible team members
• Flex Time for birthing parents
• Family Planning via Maven Clinic
• Monthly Childcare Allowance

Time Off

• Unlimited PTO (with a 10-day minimum to recharge)
• 11 Paid Company Holidays
• Additional company time off for holidays that fall around a weekend
• Winter Break (Christmas - New Years)
• Holiday Diversity Policy
• 2 Days to volunteer (Days of Action)
• Focus Fridays for self-development and deep work