Controller

Location: Remote in the following states (CO,GA,TN,FL,TX,NV)

Compensation: $120,000-$140,000

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

Equal Opportunity Employer:

At Skin Laundry, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Skin Laundry believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Accommodation Assistance:

Skin Laundry is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact PeopleTeam@SkinLaundry.com

Employment Agencies: 

Skin Laundry will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Skin Laundry, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Skin Laundry mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Skin Laundry employees, or to Skin Laundry’s resume database will be considered Skin Laundry property. Skin Laundry will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Skin Laundry will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.