Financial Controller

Since day one, our mission has been simple: bring the best, freshest food directly from the farm to people’s homes — faster, fresher, and smarter than anyone else.

We’re not just a food company. We’re a technology-powered, customer-obsessed team building one of the most innovative end-to-end food supply chains in the industry. From proprietary routing systems to our state-of-the-art fulfillment center, every part of our business is designed to deliver unmatched quality, convenience, and care.

We partner directly with farmers, fishermen , and artisans to source the highest quality ingredients — then use smart data, automation, and logistics to deliver them at peak freshness.

It’s grocery shopping reimagined — and we’re just getting started.

If you’re passionate about innovation, care deeply about what people eat, and want to help build the future of food, we’d love to meet you.

• Provide strong leadership to the accounting organization, fostering a culture rooted in accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

• Set clear goals, develop talent, and build a scalable team structure aligned with FreshDirect’s growth .

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with US GAAP

• Deliver clear, actionable reporting and variance analysis to executive leadership and key stakeholders

• Partner closely with the CFO and cross-functional leaders across Operations, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams

• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, providing insights that improve performance, margins, and decision-making

• Design, implement, and maintain a robust internal control environment to safeguard company assets and ensure regulatory compliance

• Oversee adherence to accounting standards, policies, and audit requirements

• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate accounting processes, improving efficiency, accuracy, and scalability

• Lead the ongoing management and optimization of ERP and financial systems to support business needs

• Own relationships with external auditors and tax advisors, ensuring successful audit completion and compliance with all filings

• Oversee corporate, sales, and use tax processes with a focus on accuracy and timeliness

• Establish and maintain accounting policies and procedures that enable standardization and support long-term growth

• Continuously improve processes to keep pace with a high-growth, operationally complex environment

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting , Finance, or related field ( CPA strongly preferred )

• 7–1 0 + years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in a Controller or similar leadership role

• Experience in a high-growth, operationally complex environment (eCommerce, retail, grocery, supply chain, or PE-backed company preferred)

• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls

• Strong systems experience (e.g., NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar ERP platforms) and advanced Excel skills

• Proven ability to lead, develop, and scale teams

• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders

• A fast-paced, innovative environment where ideas turn into action

• Opportunities for growth — many of our leaders have risen through the ranks

• Direct impact on how thousands of customers experience food every day

Total Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

• PTO, Safe & Sick Time, and Paid Holidays

• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Voluntary Disability coverage

• 401(k) with employer match and Life Insurance

• State-of-the-art Bronx campus with on-site basketball court, cafeteria, and employee market

• Onsite FREE parking

• FREE employee shuttle bus service from nearby Subway station

• Training, leadership development, and tuition discount at local colleges

• 20% employee discount on FreshDirect online orders and Brooklyn wine store

• Minimum 50% employee discount at our onsite employee market

• Mobile phone discounts through partnerships with T-Mobile and Verizon

• Gym membership discounts through NYSC

Our Culture

We embrace an in-office culture, composed of individuals who thrive on the collaboration and energy that comes from working together in a shared space. We are looking for people who excel in this environment, where physical presence enhances connections and engagement. At FreshDirect, we've created an environment that thrives on teamwork, where associates can innovate, grow, and have successful careers. Many of our leaders have successfully come up through our ranks. Because of our team's extraordinary efforts, we are a leading innovator in the e-commerce and grocery industries.

Equal Opportunity

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Fresh Direct, LLC and its affiliates do not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by federal, state, or local law.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the Team member(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Position e xpectations may be subject to change as the needs of the organization changes .