
Controller
Food Authority, Melville, NY, United States
We’re looking for a hands‑on Controller who goes beyond the books to
control margins, optimize inventory, and power smarter decisions
across Operations, Transportation, Warehouse, and Purchasing.
This is where
finance meets operations —and where your work directly drives profitability, efficiency, and growth.
Shift: Monday-Friday onsite 5 days
Hours: 8AM-5:30PM
Salary $150k-$170k DOE
Your Impact
Lead the close process and deliver clear, decision‑ready financials
Turn data into insight: margins, shrink, spoilage, route profitability
Own inventory accuracy & cost control (FIFO, landed cost, rebates)
Analyze operational performance (cost per route, labor, productivity)
Keep cash moving: AR, AP, forecasting, banking
Ensure strong controls, compliance, and audit readiness
Drive budgeting, forecasting, and KPI development
Lead and elevate a high‑performing finance team
What You Bring
7–10+ years of accounting experience (distribution/logistics a strong plus)
Strong inventory and gross margin mindset
ERP experience (SAP or similar) + advanced Excel
Ability to thrive in fast‑paced, high‑volume environments
Leadership skills with an operational, hands‑on approach
The Environment
Fast-moving. High impact. Real‑time decisions.
Full visibility across the operation.
The Bottom Line
You won’t just report numbers, you’ll
shape the business behind them .
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control margins, optimize inventory, and power smarter decisions
across Operations, Transportation, Warehouse, and Purchasing.
This is where
finance meets operations —and where your work directly drives profitability, efficiency, and growth.
Shift: Monday-Friday onsite 5 days
Hours: 8AM-5:30PM
Salary $150k-$170k DOE
Your Impact
Lead the close process and deliver clear, decision‑ready financials
Turn data into insight: margins, shrink, spoilage, route profitability
Own inventory accuracy & cost control (FIFO, landed cost, rebates)
Analyze operational performance (cost per route, labor, productivity)
Keep cash moving: AR, AP, forecasting, banking
Ensure strong controls, compliance, and audit readiness
Drive budgeting, forecasting, and KPI development
Lead and elevate a high‑performing finance team
What You Bring
7–10+ years of accounting experience (distribution/logistics a strong plus)
Strong inventory and gross margin mindset
ERP experience (SAP or similar) + advanced Excel
Ability to thrive in fast‑paced, high‑volume environments
Leadership skills with an operational, hands‑on approach
The Environment
Fast-moving. High impact. Real‑time decisions.
Full visibility across the operation.
The Bottom Line
You won’t just report numbers, you’ll
shape the business behind them .
#J-18808-Ljbffr