What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Controller position at FreshDirect?
Brief Description
About Us
At FreshDirect, we are reinventing the grocery experience.
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.
The 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
We live these values every day:
A Passion for our customers
Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We listen, innovate, and act quickly to exceed expectations with every order and interaction.
One team, one mission
Everyone contributes & every role matters. We break silos, lift each other up, and share a relentless focus on delivering results. That way, we win together.
Delivering excellence, every time
We take pride in the quality of our food, service, and the experience we create. Our team goes above and beyond to earn trust and guarantee 100% freshness.
Act with integrity
We operate with honesty, respect, and accountability in how we treat our customers, teammates, and partners. We own our outcomes and always do what’s right, even when no one is watching.
Make fast, bold decisions
We challenge the status quo, embrace technology, and take smart risks to build a better future. At the same time, we stay true to our NYC roots and care for our community.
We love food. Yes, literally all of us.
What You’ll Love About Working Here
$175,000 – $225,000
Total Rewards & Benefits
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 expectations may be subject to change as the needs of the organization changes.
About Us
At FreshDirect, we are reinventing the grocery experience.
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.
The 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.
- 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)
- 7–10 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
We live these values every day:
A Passion for our customers
Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We listen, innovate, and act quickly to exceed expectations with every order and interaction.
One team, one mission
Everyone contributes & every role matters. We break silos, lift each other up, and share a relentless focus on delivering results. That way, we win together.
Delivering excellence, every time
We take pride in the quality of our food, service, and the experience we create. Our team goes above and beyond to earn trust and guarantee 100% freshness.
Act with integrity
We operate with honesty, respect, and accountability in how we treat our customers, teammates, and partners. We own our outcomes and always do what’s right, even when no one is watching.
Make fast, bold decisions
We challenge the status quo, embrace technology, and take smart risks to build a better future. At the same time, we stay true to our NYC roots and care for our community.
We love food. Yes, literally all of us.
What You’ll Love About Working Here
- 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
$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
- 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
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 expectations may be subject to change as the needs of the organization changes.
Salary : $175,000 - $225,000