Careers
We are a Canadian company on a Global mission to Bring Back the Bath. We are bath-passionate and our ethos generally involves spa-going, brunches and unnecessary green juice cleanses. We are looking for energetic new team members to join us in our quest and along the way- have a little fun too.
Controller
Bathorium is seeking a strategic, hands-on Controller to lead the company’s financial operations during an exciting stage of growth and retail expansion. This role will oversee financial reporting, inventory and cost control, cash flow management, compliance, and internal controls, while serving as a trusted partner to leadership on profitability, margin optimization, and long-term financial planning.
The Controller will manage the relationship with Bathorium’s external accounting agency and play a critical role in building out the internal finance function over time. This includes developing robust sales forecasting processes to support production planning, retail growth, and strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Reporting
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) in partnership with the external accounting agency.
- Manage and optimize the relationship with the external accounting firm, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strong internal controls.
- Lead month-end and year-end close processes.
- Develop financial dashboards and KPI reporting for leadership and board-level discussions.
- Direct and oversee the work of the third-party bookkeeper, including review and approval of monthly reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger accuracy.
- Ensure proper GL coding, documentation, and categorization of expenses across all departments.
Sales Forecasting & Planning
- Establish and own structured sales forecasting processes across wholesale, retail, and DTC channels.
- Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain to align revenue forecasts with inventory planning and cash flow models.
- Build rolling forecasts and scenario planning models to support growth initiatives and retail expansion.
Inventory & CPG Cost Management
- Oversee inventory accounting, landed cost tracking, and COGS accuracy.
- Partner with Supply Chain to ensure inventory valuation integrity across 3PLs and warehouses.
- Monitor margins by SKU, channel, and customer to identify profitability opportunities.
- Manage retail deductions, chargebacks, and compliance cost tracking.
Budgeting, Expense Oversight & Cash Flow Management
- Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecasts.
- Build and maintain cash flow models to support production cycles, marketing investment, and capital allocation.
- Monitor working capital, AR/AP cycles, and payment terms.
- Oversee monthly expense reconciliation processes, ensuring all receipts are properly recorded, coded, and supported with documentation.
- Maintain strict oversight of spend categorization and departmental budget adherence.
Internal Controls & Compliance
- Implement and strengthen financial controls and accounting policies.
- Ensure compliance with Canadian accounting standards and tax requirements.
- Support audits, government filings, and regulatory reporting.
Team & Systems Development
- Over time, build and lead Bathorium’s internal finance team as the company scales.
- Oversee ERP/accounting systems and drive process improvements across finance, sales, and operations.
- Support system integrations between ERP, EDI, Shopify, and 3PL reporting platforms.
Qualifications
- 5–8+ years progressive accounting experience, ideally within CPG
- Strong understanding of inventory accounting and margin management
- Experience working with retail customers and understanding of deductions/chargebacks
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems
- Experience in a high-growth or entrepreneurial environment
- Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills
Benefits + Perks:
- Comprehensive benefit plan.
- RRSP matching.
- Work from home benefit.
- Annual company/performance bonus.
- Product discounts.
- Employee wellness program.
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Remote
Start Date: Immediate
Hours: Monday-Friday
We strongly encourage applications from visible minorities, individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Bathorium actively encourages applicants to self-identify.
We strongly encourage applications from visible minorities, individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Bathorium actively encourages applicants to self-identify.
To apply, please email resume and cover letter to erin.doherty@bathorium.com