About Ritual

Ritual is a personal health brand that is raising the bar for daily wellness. Known for our best-selling, clinically backed prenatal, we create science-backed supplements with transparency at their core. We believe women deserve products they can trust, backed by real evidence—not just promises.

We started by reinventing the multivitamin with the first visible supply chain of its kind. Today, we’re expanding into new categories with the same high standards that built our reputation. Hundreds of thousands trust Ritual, and we’re growing fast. 

Our team of 120+ scientists, creatives, and skeptics is raising the bar for women’s health. We’re venture-backed, based in sunny Los Angeles, and always looking for people ready to challenge the industry—and do the best work of their careers. 

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