Kanta (Bryan) Ito, Cpa, MBA
About Kanta (Bryan) Ito, Cpa, MBA
Kanta (Bryan) Ito is an Accounting Manager with a background in sports management and accounting. He has held various positions in companies such as Beyond Meat and Wasserman, and he holds an MBA from San Diego State University.
Current Role at Beyond Meat
Kanta Ito serves as the Accounting Manager at Beyond Meat, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing accounting operations and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. His experience in the company has allowed him to contribute to the financial management of a leading plant-based food company, based in El Segundo, California.
Previous Experience at Beyond Meat
Before becoming the Accounting Manager, Kanta Ito worked at Beyond Meat as an Accounting Supervisor from 2022 to 2024. He also held the position of Senior Accountant from 2021 to 2022. His tenure at Beyond Meat has spanned multiple roles, allowing him to develop a comprehensive understanding of the company's financial processes.
Internship Experience in Sports Management
Kanta Ito gained valuable experience in sports management through internships. He worked as a Sports Properties Marketing Intern at Wasserman in 2018 for four months in Carlsbad, California. Additionally, he served as a Sports Management Intern at San Diego Zest FC in 2017 for eight months in the Greater San Diego Area, where he was involved in various aspects of sports marketing and management.
Educational Background
Kanta Ito holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus on Sports Business from San Diego State University, where he studied from 2017 to 2018. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management Economics from the University of California, Santa Cruz, completing his studies from 2010 to 2014. His educational background supports his expertise in accounting and sports management.
Prior Work Experience
Before joining Beyond Meat, Kanta Ito worked at Young's Market Company as an Accountant from 2018 to 2021, where he managed various accounting tasks. He also served as a Track & Field Coach at Irvine Unified School District from 2014 to 2015, which provided him with leadership experience in a sports setting.