Global Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Dermalogica continues to lead the professional skincare industry with distribution in over 80 countries. Our entrepreneurial spirit, hands-on environment, and fast-paced culture encourage employees to be their best, bringing innovative solutions to reach the skincare professional and consumer. We are highly energetic, passionate, and results oriented. You will find that Dermalogica is a very special place, with tremendous opportunities ahead for us, all building upon a record of achievement.

In 2015 Dermalogica was acquired by Unilever, one of the world’s largest and most successful consumer goods companies. While Dermalogica continues to operate as a stand-alone entrepreneurial business, we now have enviable access to cutting edge capabilities and resources to help us win in our markets.

The challenge is to build on the legacy of our brand, our experienced team, and our industry-leading education to deliver profitable growth. One of the key elements for our success, and critical for our growth, is bringing in the right people to join our team. We invite you to come and make a real difference and grow your career with the global leader in skincare.

SUMMARY :

The Global Controller for Dermalogica leads all global financial, accounting, consolidation, and control functions. Reporting to the CFO, this role safeguards financial integrity, ensures compliance with Unilever accounting and control standards, and delivers critical insights that shape strategic decisions and global growth.

You will strengthen the financial backbone of a premium beauty brand—driving accuracy, transparency, and governance—while enabling Dermalogica’s expansion and enterprise-wide strategic priorities within the Unilever ecosystem.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Team Leadership & Development : Interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training team members to build a high-performing global finance function.
• Work Planning & Oversight : Assigning, directing, and coordinating work to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and adherence to reporting timelines.
• Performance Management : Appraising performance, providing feedback, recognizing achievements, and addressing performance issues as appropriate.
• Employee Relations : Addressing employee concerns, resolving conflicts, and fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Compliance & Policy Adherence : Ensuring all team activities comply with corporate policies, internal controls, and local / international financial regulations.

The Global Controller serves as a strategic partner to senior finance and executive leadership, driving operational excellence, financial integrity, and strong governance across all global finance operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

REQUIREMENTS :

PREFERRED / DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES

REPORTING & ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE

This role reports directly to the CFO of Dermalogica. The Global Controller will lead the U.S. finance and accounting organization, overseeing key functions including accounting operations, consolidation, and intercompany accounting. In addition, the Global Controller will provide direction, oversight, and technical guidance to finance teams across Dermalogica’s global subsidiaries, ensuring alignment, consistency, and compliance with corporate standards worldwide.

The position is based at the corporate headquarters in Carson, CA, with hybrid on site work guidelines. The expected annual base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $180,000.

If you are ready to contribute to Dermalogica's mission, we would love to hear from you! To be considered for this role, please complete your online application. A member of the Human Resources team will contact you if your experience and skills are a match for the position.

Dermalogica is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.