OLAPLEX, Inc. (Nasdaq: OLPX) is an innovative, science-enabled, technology-driven beauty company. We are founded on the principle of delivering effective, patent-protected and proven performance in the categories where we compete. We strive to empower our consumers to look as beautiful on the outside as they feel on the inside. We believe every person deserves to have healthy, beautiful hair, whether they are visiting a salon or caring for their hair at home.

OLAPLEX has been able to achieve phenomenal growth and we continuously seek exceptionally talented individuals who can support our innovation and creativity. Collaboration and flexibility are at the core of our commitment to each other and to the success of OLAPLEX.

About the Role: 

We are seeking a new Corporate Controller to join our leadership team. This key leadership role will report to the SVP of Accounting and lead all areas of the controllership function including, GL accounting, inventory, A/R, A/P, fixed assets, T&E and cash management. The person for this role will be hands-on in leading and developing a best-in-class Accounting team and driving process improvements and efficiencies to support a growing business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct oversight of day-to-day and monthly transactions and accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory and general ledger
• Oversee all month end and year end close processes in a SOX environment
• Present accurate and timely financial statements, including coordinating with finance to understand budget to actual variances 
• Lead the annual financial audit and maintain strong relationships with the internal and external audit teams
• Implement and maintain internal controls to meet public company audit standards
• Partner with the SEC and Tax teams to support inter company accounting, tax provision and external financial reporting
• Support cash flow management and debt covenant compliance and reporting
• Lead a high-performing team; ensuring achievement of key outcomes through regular performance management.
• Identify and implement systems, tools and process changes to streamline the work of the accounting function and reduce time to close
• Partner with the technical accounting team to analyze new accounting guidance, including evaluating the impact of new guidance on the financial statements 
• Partner with key business stakeholders to support business needs

About You:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting with active CPA license
• Minimum 12 progressive years of experience is required, with a mix of public accounting and consumer industries preferred
• Public company experience and have worked within a SOX environment
• Four to six years of experience managing accounting teams 
• Strong management and leadership skills with an excitement to both roll up your sleeves and be a thoughtful, company-wide partner
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and NetSuite 
• Must be very organized, detail-oriented and possess exceptional time management skills
• Highly motivated, self-starter who manages projects end-to-end and has a demonstrated track record of getting results, organizing and prioritizing deadlines
• Ability to multi-task several important priorities simultaneously
• Travel to NYC will be required during key times of the year

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading all or portions of an external independent audit 
• Experience supporting SEC external reporting 
• Experience leading accounting system implementations and process improvements 

We'd love to have you apply, even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement. What's most important to us is finding authentic and accountable people who feel connected to our mission and values, not just candidates who check off all the boxes. We are looking for someone who will bring all their expertise, learn, and grow with us.

Our Total Rewards: 

The annual base pay for this position is $225,000 - $275,000 with eligibility for an annual bonus. The actual base pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, years of relevant experience, skill level, functional expertise, certificates or other professional licenses held and geographic location.

• Competitive compensation 
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and flexible work schedules
• Wellness: Company Contribution to Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Employees and their Families, Company Paid Employee Life Insurance, Optional additional Life Insurance, and Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage Options, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account with Company Reimbursement
• Parental Leave: Up to 18 weeks for all new birthing-parents and up to 10 weeks for all non-birthing new parents 
• Financial Well-being: Roth and 401k plans: 100% match up to the first 4% and is immediately vested
• Professional Development Reimbursement Program: Career development is as important to us as we know it is to you! 
• Culture: Our team has an “attitude of gratitude” and a shared passion for our brand. Join our culture committee and/or DE&I champion team to play a role in building and sustaining our “secret sauce" 
• Recognition: We celebrate our peers and colleagues with our monthly ‘Hero Recognition and Awards’ program. Make a difference as a ‘Bond Builder’ and/or ‘Commendable Creative!’
• Products: Twenty (20) free products per year, plus a friends and family discount 

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

At OLAPLEX, we support and stand up for our community with our talent, content, messages, and product offering. We strive to build and nurture a culture where a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion is instinctive. Our deep sense of passion and pride in what we do, both as individuals and as a company, unifies our shared commitment to 'do well and do good'. We recognize and celebrate different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds and know they create a stronger and more creative work environment.

OLAPLEX is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.