Full-Time

Corporate Controller

Updated on 3/13/2025

Guayaki Yerba Mate

Guayaki Yerba Mate

501-1,000 employees

Sells yerba mate beverages and promotes sustainability

Compensation Overview

$165k - $185kAnnually

+ Sales Commissions + Variable Pay Plans + Bonuses

Senior, Expert

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Hybrid role requiring on-site presence in Venice, CA 2-3 times a week.

Category
Financial Accounting
Financial Controller
Management Accounting
Accounting
Required Skills
NetSuite
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Active CPA License
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
  • 15+ years of Accounting experience with big 4 Public Accounting experience preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent ability to speak, read, write, and understand English, the primary language used in the work environment
  • Proven customer service skills
  • Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees
  • Demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects
  • Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
  • Advanced proficiency with Excel and Word
  • Ability to operate standard office equipment
  • Previous experience with NetSuite, as plus
Responsibilities
  • Manage all aspects of accounting operations, including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, Intercompany & Subsidiary Accounting, Inventory Accounting, and Revenue Recognition
  • Maintain the chart of accounts with a focus on accuracy for both income statement and balance sheet reporting
  • Ensure strict adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Coordinate activities with external auditors to facilitate a seamless audit process
  • Provide crucial financial information to management, supporting informed decision-making
  • Assess current accounting operations, recommend improvements, and implement new processes for enhanced efficiency
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of accounting software and supporting databases, making necessary adjustments
  • Lead the hiring, training, and retention efforts for skilled accounting staff
  • Research technical accounting issues to ensure compliance with relevant standards
  • Support the month-end and year-end close process with precision
  • Ensure quality control over financial transactions and reporting
  • Work with tax team to comply with local, state, and federal reporting requirements and tax filings
  • Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to strengthen internal controls
  • Undertake any additional duties as assigned
  • Complete any ad hoc reporting, tasks, or projects assigned by the direct supervisor, ensuring timely and accurate delivery
Desired Qualifications
  • 15+ years of Accounting experience with big 4 Public Accounting experience preferred
  • Previous experience with NetSuite, as plus

Guayaki focuses on yerba mate, a traditional South American drink known for its health benefits and energizing properties. Their products include loose leaf yerba mate, ready-to-drink beverages, and energy shots, which are sold online and through retail partners. Guayaki stands out by promoting a regenerative movement that aims to restore natural systems, rather than just sustain them. They have built strong partnerships with indigenous communities and engage in grassroots marketing through their ambassador program, community events, and festivals. The company's goal is to create a lifestyle centered around sustainability and cultural respect, appealing to health-conscious consumers and environmental advocates.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$84.1M

Headquarters

Sebastopol, California

Founded

1996

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Guayaki's new flavors and formats expand their market presence in 2025.
  • Transition to third-party distribution enhances reach across the U.S. and Canada.
  • Partnership with LAFC deepens integration in American soccer, boosting brand visibility.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from other sustainable functional beverage brands may dilute market share.
  • Transition to third-party distribution could lead to supply chain inefficiencies.
  • Larger beverage companies entering the yerba mate market may overshadow Guayaki.

What makes Guayaki Yerba Mate unique

  • Guayaki partners with indigenous communities, emphasizing sustainability since 1996.
  • Their regenerative movement focuses on restoring natural systems, not just sustaining them.
  • Guayaki's Ambacebador program promotes yerba mate culture and the regenerative movement.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Mental Health Support

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-2%
PR Newswire
Mar 7th, 2025
Guayakí Yerba Mate Continues To Energize Beverage Aisles With Award Winning New Flavors And Formats

Category Leader Recognized as a 2025 NEXTY Award Finalist for Pace-Setting Innovation in Yerba MateSEBASTOPOL, Calif. and VENICE, Calif., March 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Guayakí Yerba Mate , a pioneer in organic beverages, and regenerative business, is breathing fresh life into the beverage aisle with its biggest expansion yet. Featuring bold new flavors and fresh formats, the lineup—now rolling out nationwide—makes yerba mate easier than ever to enjoy. At the heart of this expansion is Sparkling Cherry Jubilation, a NEXTY Award finalist at Expo West, offering a nostalgic and refreshing take on an OG classic, the Shirley Temple.Sparkling Cherry JubilationYerba mate has been shared in South America for centuries, known as the "sacred mother herb" and a symbol of connection and vitality. Its appeal endures: Datassentials revealed that yerba mate is a top trend for 2025, with 46 percent of consumers eager to try it.Guayakí honors its cultural roots as a naturally caffeinated beverage rich in bioactive compounds while evolving the experience for today's lifestyles. From traditional loose leaf to sparkling refreshers and no added sugar options, every product is crafted with organic, regenerative ingredients—supporting the planet, celebrating tradition, and delivering the sustained energy yerba mate is known for."Yerba mate is having a moment, and it's amazing to see more people embracing the vitality, balance, and connection it brings into daily life," said Jennifer Brush, VP, Product Innovation and Brand at Guayakí Yerba Mate

PR Newswire
Jan 14th, 2025
Guayakí Yerba Mate Fortalece La Red De Distribución Nacional Para Acelerar El Crecimiento

La marca de yerba mate líder en el mercado pasa a una distribución predominantemente de tercerosSEBASTOPOL, California, 14 de enero de 2025 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Guayakí Yerba Mate, líder y pionero estadounidense en bebidas orgánicas y negocios regenerativos, anuncia la finalización de su transición a un modelo de distribución predominantemente de terceros. Este cambio marca un hito importante en el camino de crecimiento de la marca, lo que abrirá nuevas oportunidades para expandir su alcance y llevar sus icónicas latas amarillas a aún más comunidades en EE. UU. y Canadá

PR Newswire
Jan 13th, 2025
Guayakí Yerba Mate Strengthens Nationwide Distribution Network To Accelerate Growth

Market-Leading Yerba Mate Brand Transitions to Predominantly Third-Party DistributionSEBASTOPOL, Calif., Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Guayakí Yerba Mate , the U.S. leader and pioneer in organic beverages and regenerative business, announces the completion of its transition to a predominantly third-party distribution model. This shift marks a major milestone in the brand's growth journey, unlocking new opportunities to expand its reach and bring its iconic yellow cans to even more communities across the U.S. and Canada."This transition to a third-party distribution model positions Guayakí for its next growth phase," said Jared Riddle, Head of Distribution at Guayakí Yerba Mate. "This latest transition is a strong step forward, but it's the strength of our entire distribution network that ensures we can continue meeting rising demand while staying true to our mission and values."In the last three years, Guayakí has achieved full U.S

PR Newswire
Nov 9th, 2024
Guayakí Yerba Mate Selected As A Good Housekeeping 2024 Best Kitchen Gear, Coffee, And Tea Award Winner

Honoring Tradition and Sustainability with Industry RecognitionSEBASTOPOL, Calif., Nov. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Guayakí Yerba Mate, a trailblazer in the yerba mate and organic beverage industries, today proudly announces that its Traditional Organic Loose Leaf Yerba Mate has been awarded in Good Housekeeping's coveted 2024 Best Kitchen Gear, Coffee, and Tea Awards. View the complete list of winners here

Stock Titan
Sep 18th, 2024
Hari Avula Appointed to Board of Guayakí Yerba Mate

VENICE, Calif. & SEBASTOPOL, Calif.-(BUSINESS WIRE)- Guayakí Yerba Mate, the category leader in yerba mate, is pleased to announce the appointment of industry veteran Hari Avula to its Board of Directors.