Dermalogica

Global Controller

Dermalogica

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Carson • California • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $150,000 - $180,000 per year

Job Level

SeniorLead

Tech Stack

ERP

About the role

  • Manage and oversee all general accounting and finance operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, intercompany accounting, and reconciliations
  • Lead and manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely, accurate and consolidated financial reporting for Dermalogica (global & entity level)
  • Prepare and publish consolidated financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow) in compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., US GAAP, IFRS as relevant) and internal group policies
  • Develop, implement, and maintain robust internal control environment, accounting policies and procedures across all operations to ensure accuracy, compliance, and risk mitigation
  • Oversee cash management, treasury activities, intercompany settlements, and working capital management to optimize liquidity and support business needs
  • Coordinate and manage external audits (statutory, global consolidation), liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and other external stakeholders; ensure compliance with reporting requirements
  • Provide financial analysis, reporting, and decision-support to senior leadership (CFO, Executive Team), supporting strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting and business initiatives
  • Streamline the chart of accounts, financial close processes, reporting procedures, and consolidation framework across all Dermalogica entities globally
  • Lead and manage the US accounting team hiring, mentoring, performance management, and ensuring effective cross-functional collaboration (e.g., with sales, marketing, supply chain, HR)
  • Support financial aspects of business transformation initiatives, system implementations (ERP, accounting systems), process improvements, and integration efforts in line with Unilevers standards.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
  • Master's degree (MBA) or relevant advanced degree preferred
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent certification
  • Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance in a multinational environment, including several years in a senior controller or leadership role
  • Proven experience with multi-entity consolidation, intercompany accounting, and global accounting operations
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge (US GAAP, IFRS where relevant), internal controls, audit and compliance processes
  • Experience with ERP/financial reporting systems; familiarity with global finance systems and enterprise-scale consolidation frameworks is a plus
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills able to translate complex accounting issues into business-relevant insights for senior leaders and stakeholders
  • Strong leadership and people-management skills, with demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and build a high-performing global finance team
  • Strategic mindset with a balance of attention to detail and the ability to operate at a high level, comfortable working in a dynamic, global and fast-paced environment.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
general accountingfinance operationsgeneral ledgeraccounts payableaccounts receivablefinancial reportinginternal controlsmulti-entity consolidationUS GAAPIFRS
Soft skills
analytical skillsproblem-solvingcommunication skillsleadershippeople managementstrategic mindsetattention to detailcross-functional collaborationmentoringperformance management
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in AccountingBachelor's degree in FinanceBachelor's degree in Business AdministrationMaster's degree (MBA)Certified Public Accountant (CPA)