Controller

Bask & Lather

2d•Remote

About The Position

Bask & Lather Co. is a high-growth haircare brand known for disciplined execution, strong unit economics, and strong customer loyalty. As the company expands across channels, retail partners, and product categories, it is building a finance function that ensures growth is profitable, scalable, and operationally efficient. The Controller will own the accounting function end-to-end and serve as the backbone of financial integrity, reporting, and operational discipline. This role will partner closely with the Head of Finance to build scalable processes and support retail expansion. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both execution and system-building. This role offers the opportunity to build the accounting foundation of a breakout brand, provides direct exposure to the executive team and strategic decisions, and is a key role in preparing the business for scale and increased profitability.

Requirements

6–10+ years in accounting
Deep experience with: Inventory and cost accounting
Deep experience with: Retail / wholesale accounting complexities
Experience scaling processes in a high-growth environment
Strong systems orientation (QuickBooks, ERP exposure, Excel modeling)
Hands-on operator who can both execute and build
Detail-obsessed with strong ownership mentality
Comfortable in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
Strong cross-functional partner (Supply Chain, Marketing, Sales, Ops)
High integrity and low ego

Nice To Haves

CPG, retail, or inventory-heavy business preferred
CPA strongly preferred
Big 4 or strong audit background a plus

Responsibilities

Monthly, quarterly, and annual close process (tighten to ≤5 business days over time)
Ensure accurate GAAP-compliant financial statements
Maintain audit-ready documentation and schedules
External audit and tax coordination
Own inventory accounting across 3PLs, retail, and DTC channels
Contribute to accurate standard costing, landed cost tracking, and SKU-level margin visibility
Build controls around shrinkage, obsolescence, and write-offs
Partner with Supply Chain on purchase accounting and inventory forecasting alignment
Build and manage accounting for: Chargebacks, deductions, and returns
Build and manage accounting for: Trade spend, promotions, and markdowns
Ensure proper revenue recognition and contra-revenue treatment
Partner with Sales and Supply Chain to reconcile retailer activity
Oversee AR/AP function (including existing AR/AP Specialist)
Partner on cash conversion cycle improvement: AR collections rigor
Partner on cash conversion cycle improvement: Vendor terms optimization
Maintain daily/weekly cash visibility and reporting
Optimize and scale QuickBooks (or transition to ERP)
Controls, SOPs, and documentation across all accounting workflows
Partner with Head of Finance on system roadmap (inventory, FP&A, reporting tools)
Partner on establishing internal controls appropriate for a scaling business
Ensure compliance with tax, sales tax, and multi-state nexus requirements
Build foundation for SOX-readiness (future state)
Manage and develop accounting team
Build org structure as company scales
Drive accountability, timelines, and high-performance culture