Controller

Controller

Dr. Idriss Inc. and Idriss Dermatology | Remote (United States), New York hours | $170,000 to $190,000 plus a 15% target bonus | Reports to the owner

ROLE OVERVIEW

This is the first in-house finance hire supporting Dr. Idriss Inc. and Idriss Dermatology. Accounting has historically been managed by external partners, and the Controller will bring the day-to-day function in-house while improving reporting, controls and automation across both businesses. This is a hands-on role with responsibility for everything from the monthly close and cash forecasting, to PO approvals, to payables, payroll and operating analysis.

The Controller will report directly to the owner of the holding group and work closely with senior leaders across the skincare brand and dermatology practice. Decisions are made quickly, giving the right person the ability to identify a need and move immediately to address it.

That autonomy comes with real ownership: this person must be motivated to build and lead the function from top to bottom, anticipate what the businesses need, and actively support teams that have not previously had an internal finance partner. As the needs of the businesses evolve, the role may grow into leadership of a broader finance function.

THE TWO BUSINESSES

The businesses operate as separate legal entities, each with its own books and payroll, run as a single portfolio.

Dr. Idriss Inc. is a skincare brand selling directly to consumers through Shopify and wholesale through Sephora across the United States and Canada. The Controller must understand the financial nuances of both channels, from DTC revenue, refunds and payment reconciliation to wholesale remittances, deductions, chargebacks and co-op. The role will partner closely with the sales, retail and operations teams on channel forecasts, inventory planning, purchase orders, landed cost and COGS.

Idriss Dermatology is a high-end cosmetic dermatology practice in Manhattan with two physicians. Its financial model includes cash-pay and insurance revenue, provider productivity, clinical supplies, and a mix of licensed and hourly employees.

Both businesses have experienced leadership teams and established data infrastructure, including a data warehouse and automated reporting for Shopify and Sephora. The Controller will build on that foundation, using automation and AI to make recurring finance processes faster, more reliable and easier for the teams to use.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Close and controllership. Own full-cycle accounting for both entities in QuickBooks Online, working toward consistent monthly reporting with the P&L, balance sheet and cash flow statement delivered by business day 10.
• Manage reconciliations across Shopify, Sephora remittances, Chase and Ramp, as well as revenue recognition across direct-to-consumer, wholesale and clinical activity. This includes refunds, chargebacks, deductions, inventory, landed cost and COGS.
• Planning and cash. Maintain the operating model and a rolling 13-week cash forecast. Report monthly actuals against plan, with a clear written explanation of what changed and why.
• Partner with the relevant teams to analyze DTC contribution margin, Sephora sell-through and clinic contribution by provider.
• Lead the annual budget and interim reforecasts.
• Payables and spend. Oversee vendor onboarding, approval routing and payment runs through Ramp and Bill.com. Manage the corporate card program and supporting policies, multi-state sales and use tax, and the treatment of import duties within product cost. External tax advisors will remain in place for tax preparation and ongoing advice. The Controller will coordinate with them and provide accurate books and supporting information.
• Systems and reporting. The Controller will own finance workflows, reporting requirements and data accuracy across the existing systems, identifying opportunities to improve controls and automate recurring work. The systems include QuickBooks Online, Ramp, Bill.com, Justworks, Shopify and Sephora Retail Link, with a data warehouse and reporting dashboards built around them. This role does not require data engineering expertise. A highly technical owner will support systems development, integrations and automation, with other resources brought in as necessary.
• Payroll and people operations. Run payroll for both entities through Justworks and manage onboarding, offboarding and employee records. Justworks serves as the PEO and handles tax filings, state registrations and core compliance administration. The Controller will also coordinate with the benefits broker during open enrollment.

THE FIRST 90 DAYS AND THE YEAR AHEAD

• Days 1-30: Learn both businesses alongside the external accountants, document recurring processes, deadlines and system access, and complete the first monthly close with their support.
• Days 31-60: Complete the monthly close in-house, establish reliable payables and payroll calendars, and deliver the first variance analysis.
• By day 90: The target is a clean close by business day 10, a working 13-week cash forecast, and a clear, prioritized set of recommendations for strengthening the finance function. The close timetable will be reviewed with the owner after the initial assessment of the books, processes and transition needs.
• The remainder of the first year will focus on improving the chart of accounts, establishing variance reviews that senior teams can act on, automating recurring processes and building a cash forecast the business can use confidently for planning and investment decisions.

REQUIREMENTS

• Eight or more years in accounting and finance, including owning a monthly close end to end.
• Serious QuickBooks Online depth: classes and locations, chart-of-accounts surgery, inventory and COGS, bank rules, the reporting engine and its limits, and cleaning up what someone else left behind.
• E-commerce, wholesale and inventory in one business: selling direct to consumers online and through a retail partner, with the chargebacks, deductions and remittance reconciliation that brings, and inventory owned personally through purchase orders, landed cost, COGS, and tying the books to what is on hand.
• Experience improving or automating recurring finance processes, plus practical familiarity with AI tools and a willingness to develop that capability. Candidates should be able to explain how they check outputs for accuracy and maintain appropriate controls.
• Has been the most senior finance person somewhere, or is clearly ready to be.
• Works well across departments. The Controller coordinates constantly with the brand's staff and the practice's staff, none of whom report to finance, so the work gets done through follow-through and plain explanation rather than authority.
• Preferred: hands-on Shopify experience, healthcare or professional services, and appetite for people operations.
• CPA preferred, not required.

TERMS

Fully remote within the United States, on New York hours, with occasional travel to New York, most of it during the first ninety days for the handoff. Base salary of $170,000 to $190,000, with an annual performance bonus targeted at 15% of base. Health, dental and vision coverage, plus a 401(k).

Dr. Idriss Inc. and Idriss Dermatology are equal opportunity employers. Hiring decisions are made on qualifications, merit and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the process, ask and it will be arranged.