[Hiring] Controller @Skin Laundry

Role Description

The Controller at Skin Laundry is responsible for leading and evolving the company’s accounting function into a highly controlled, scalable, and insight-driven operation. This role owns the integrity of financial reporting, the strength of internal controls, and the systems and processes that support a multi-location, high-growth business.

This leader goes beyond execution, serving as both a steward of financial accuracy and a strategic partner to the business. The Controller brings rigor to accounting operations while leveraging automation, systems optimization, and emerging technologies to modernize workflows, reduce risk, and improve visibility into financial performance.

Partnering closely with Finance, Operations, and Executive Leadership, the Controller ensures that accounting not only reflects the business but actively enables smarter, faster, and more confident decision-making.

Core Responsibilities

• Accounting Leadership & Financial Integrity
  • Own the full accounting function, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and financial reporting.
  • Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all financial records in accordance with GAAP.
  • Oversee and lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring disciplined timelines and high-quality outputs.
  • Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
  • Maintain integrity of the general ledger and ensure proper classification and coding of transactions.
• Close, Reporting & Business Partnership
  • Lead the preparation of internal and external financial reporting, including monthly financial packages and executive-level insights.
  • Partner with FP&A and Finance leadership to support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
  • Translate financial data into meaningful insights and recommendations for business leaders.
  • Establish reporting frameworks that provide visibility into performance across a multi-location environment.
• Controls, Compliance & Risk Management
  • Design, implement, and continuously strengthen internal controls across all accounting functions (GL, AP, AR, payroll).
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and all relevant regulatory requirements.
  • Own audit readiness and execution; serve as the primary liaison for external auditors and advisors.
  • Develop and enforce accounting policies and procedures to ensure consistency and reduce risk.
  • Proactively identify financial, operational, and compliance risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Systems, Automation & Process Optimization
  • Own the accounting technology ecosystem, including ERP systems, AP/AR tools, and reporting platforms.
  • Identify and implement automation opportunities to reduce manual work and improve accuracy (e.g., OCR, workflow automation, system integrations).
  • Leverage data and emerging technologies to improve reporting speed, accuracy, and accessibility.
  • Partner with Finance and IT to evaluate and implement scalable systems that support growth.
• Team Leadership & Organizational Design
  • Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team, including AP, AR, and GL functions.
  • Establish clear expectations around performance, accountability, and quality.
  • Design team structure and capacity plans aligned to company growth and complexity.
  • Build SOPs, training programs, and documentation to reduce key-person risk and drive consistency.
  • Foster a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Cash Management & Working Capital Optimization
  • Partner with Finance to oversee cash management, including visibility into cash flow, payment timing, and working capital optimization.
  • Ensure disciplined execution of payment processes and alignment with company cash strategy.
  • Monitor and optimize vendor terms, receivables, and overall cash conversion cycle.
• Vendor, Audit & Cross-Functional Partnership
  • Oversee vendor-related accounting processes and escalations in partnership with AP.
  • Partner closely with Operations and Field Leadership to ensure financial processes support business needs while maintaining control.
  • Serve as a trusted partner across departments, improving financial literacy and accountability.
  • Support strategic initiatives, including system implementations, new market expansion, and operational changes.
• Retail / Multi-Location Complexity
  • Ensure accounting processes scale effectively across multiple locations while maintaining centralized control.
  • Oversee accounting implications of field operations, including revenue recognition, refunds, chargebacks, and location-level performance.
  • Build frameworks that support operational flexibility without compromising financial accuracy or compliance.

What Success Looks Like

• Financials are accurate, timely, and audit-ready at all times.
• The close process is efficient, predictable, and continuously improving.
• Strong internal controls are embedded across all accounting functions.
• Systems and automation reduce manual work and increase reliability.
• Leadership has clear, actionable financial insights to drive decisions.
• The accounting function evolves from reactive to proactive and strategic.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA strongly preferred).
• 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or high-growth environments.
• 4–6+ years of leadership experience managing accounting teams.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and experience owning the full close and reporting cycle.
• Proven experience building and strengthening internal controls and supporting audits.
• Experience in multi-entity and/or multi-location businesses (retail, healthcare, or services preferred).
• Strong systems expertise (ERP, AP/AR automation tools, expense platforms such as Brex).
• Experience driving automation, process improvements, and system implementations.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills; ability to translate data into insights.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to operate both strategically and hands-on.