Director, Finance; Controller

About Curology

Curology’s mission is to make effective skincare accessible. We were founded by dermatologists who believe everyone should have access to skincare products that actually work. Today, our licensed dermatology providers have helped millions of patients across all 50 states make that mission a reality.

We combine expert medical care with personalized prescription formulas and dermatologist‑developed skincare essentials to deliver science‑backed solutions that meet people where they are. Join us in our mission to transform skin health and enhance lives—one patient at a time.

The mission of the Director, Finance (Controller) is to ensure that Curology’s financial operations are accurate, compliant, and built to scale—providing the infrastructure and insight that enables confident decision‑making across the company. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director, Finance (Controller) owns the full accounting function across Curology’s multi‑entity structure, including direct management of a small accounting team.

The person in this role brings both technical depth and sound judgment: they maintain rigorous controls and GAAP‑compliant reporting while moving quickly to close, elevate, and resolve—without waiting to be asked. At a company of Curology’s size and pace, the Controller is also a cross‑functional partner, connecting financial data to the broader operational picture and flagging implications before they become problems.

• Own month‑end close for a multi‑entity structure, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting—delivered accurately and on schedule.
• Prepare and maintain GAAP‑compliant financial statements; design and enforce internal controls with clear documentation and accountability.
• Lead annual financial audits from preparation through completion, serving as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
• Proactively surface financial risks and reporting anomalies to the CFO before they elevate.

• Oversee banking and treasury functions; evaluate and maintain corporate banking and credit platforms to ensure they fit the company’s operating needs.
• Manage the cap table and stock option processes in partnership with legal.
• Manage relationships with auditors, payroll providers, and corporate insurance brokers—holding partners accountable for quality and timeliness.

• Own the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of accounting software and control processes; evaluate and recommend system upgrades as the business evolves.
• Build and document scalable accounting processes that can support the company through its next phase of growth.
• Apply AI and available productivity tools to improve the efficiency and accuracy of the accounting function—and model that behavior for the team.

• Oversee a hybrid in‑house and outsourced team including directly managing the Accounting Manager, Technical Accounting Senior Manager, and Accounting Operations Senior Manager.
• Assign and monitor work with clear ownership and defined timelines; intervene early when delivery is at risk.
• Build a team culture where accuracy, accountability, and follow‑through are the baseline.

• Support financial analysis and departmental budgeting in partnership with the CFO and functional leaders.
• Partner with HR, Legal, Operations, Tech, and G&A on ad‑hoc financial projects; bring a prepared perspective on downstream financial impact before decisions are made.
• Connect financial data to the broader operational picture—spot the cross‑functional implications of financial trends and communicate them clearly.

• 10+ years of accounting‑related experience, including 3+ years at a Big 4 accounting firm in an assurance or audit role, 2+ years at a high‑growth technology company in an accounting role, and 5+ years with people management responsibilities.
• Experience managing inventory accounting on a FIFO basis.
• Current CPA license (inactive will be considered).
• Demonstrated command of GAAP and technical accounting concepts, including revenue…