DescriptionThe Role
At FreshDirect, our customers are at the heart of everything we do-and that starts with building a strong, scalable financial foundation behind the scenes. We are seeking a Financial Controller to lead our accounting function and ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of our financial operations.
This role is a critical partner to the CFO and executive leadership team, responsible for delivering best in class financial reporting, strengthening internal controls, and enabling data-driven decision making across a complex, operations driven business. The ideal candidate brings both strategic thinking and hands-on execution, with the ability to lead teams, optimize processes, and support continued growth.
What You'll Do
Lead & Develop a High-Performing Team
- 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.
Own Financial Reporting & Close
- 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
Drive Business Partnership & Planning
- 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
Strengthen Controls & Compliance
- 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
Optimize Systems & Processes
- 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
Manage Audit & Tax
- 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
Build for Scale
- 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
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA strongly preferred)
- 7-10+ 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
Salary
$175,000 - $225,000
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
- 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.
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 expectations may be subject to change as the needs of the organization changes.
