Controller

About Bask & Lather Co.
Bask & Lather Co. is a fast-growing, scalp-first textured haircare company serving customers across direct-to-consumer, Amazon, TikTok Shop, and major retail channels. We are a lean, entrepreneurial organization that moves quickly, operates with high ownership, and expects team members to turn priorities into action without unnecessary layers or bureaucracy.
Role Overview
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.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Close & Reporting
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
Inventory, COGS & Gross Margin Integrity
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
Retail & Trade Spend Accounting
Build and manage accounting for:
Chargebacks, deductions, and returns
Trade spend, promotions, and markdowns
Ensure proper revenue recognition and contra-revenue treatment
Partner with Sales and Supply Chain to reconcile retailer activity
Cash, AR/AP & Working Capital
Oversee AR/AP function (including existing AR/AP Specialist)
Partner on cash conversion cycle improvement:
AR collections rigor
Vendor terms optimization
Maintain daily/weekly cash visibility and reporting
Systems & Process Buildout Partnering:
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)
Compliance & Controls
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)
Team Leadership
Manage and develop accounting team
Build org structure as company scales
Drive accountability, timelines, and high-performance culture
Qualifications
6–10+ years in accounting (CPG, retail, or inventory-heavy business preferred)
CPA strongly preferred (Big 4 or strong audit background a plus)
Deep experience with:
Inventory and cost accounting
Retail / wholesale accounting complexities
Experience scaling processes in a high-growth environment
Strong systems orientation (QuickBooks, ERP exposure, Excel modeling)
Profile
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
Why This Role
Opportunity to build the accounting foundation of a breakout brand
Direct exposure to executive team and strategic decisions
Key role in preparing the business for scale and increased profitability
Equal Employment Opportunity
Bask & Lather Co. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.
Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs.
Location
Yonkers, NY (Remote)
Employment Type
Full-Time
Compensation
$175K - $195K Yearly

Work arrangement
No