Director of Finance

Title: Director of Finance
Company: Brothers Produce
Location: Houston, Texas
Reports To: Managing Director

ABOUT US
Brothers Produce is a multi-generation, family-founded company that has grown over more than four decades into one of the premier produce distributors in Texas and the broader Gulf region. With three distribution centers and a fleet of 200+ refrigerated trucks, we serve major markets including Houston, Dallas–Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, McAllen, and Southeast Louisiana across foodservice, education, retail, and cold-storage customers. Our mission is simple: “Grown by nature. Driven by safety. Delivered by us.”

As a subsidiary of GrubMarket, Brothers Produce combines deep local roots with the power of a global industry leader. Our team enjoys the best of both worlds: the culture and reputation of a trusted local name, plus the innovation, stability, and career growth that come with being part of one of the fastest-growing food technology companies in the world—recognized on the CNBC Disruptor 50 list for three consecutive years.

We’re committed to traceability, food safety, operational excellence, and exceptional service—and we’re looking for a finance leader who shares those values. We offer a competitive compensation package that includes stock options, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision), a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Finance is a hands-on leader responsible for the day-to-day accounting function and core finance activities at Brothers Produce. This role oversees all accounting operations, financial reporting, and core planning processes, while leading a small team that includes an Accounting Manager and accounting staff. You will be the primary finance liaison to GrubMarket corporate, ensuring accurate, timely reporting, smooth closes, and strong communication between Brothers and the parent company.

Based in Houston, TX, you will be a key business partner to the Managing Director and leadership team, helping drive profitable growth, strengthen controls, and support ongoing change initiatives in a fast-paced, high-volume distribution environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director of Finance is a hands-on leader responsible for the day-to-day accounting function and core finance activities at Brothers Produce. This role oversees all accounting operations, financial reporting, and core planning processes, while leading a small team that includes an Accounting Manager and accounting staff. You will be the primary finance liaison to corporate, ensuring accurate, timely reporting, smooth closes, and strong communication between Brothers and our parent company.

Based in Houston, TX, you will be a key business partner to the Managing Director and leadership team, helping drive profitable growth, strengthen controls, and support ongoing change initiatives in a fast-paced, high-volume distribution environment.

Accounting Operations & Close

• Own the full general ledger and month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Oversee inventory and cost accounting in a high-volume, perishable-goods environment.
• Maintain and refine the chart of accounts, cost centers, and standard processes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for corporate on all close, reporting, and consolidation-related matters.

Systems, Integration & Process Improvement

• Champion effective use of the current ERP (Produce Pro) and help lead the transition to NetSuite, working closely with corporate. 
• Strengthen internal controls, policies, and procedures to protect company assets and ensure compliance with GAAP and tax/regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate external audits, tax filings, and other engagements with CPA firms.
• Lead process improvement and standardization efforts across accounting and finance, simplifying workflows and reducing manual work.

Leadership, Change Management & Business Partnership

• Lead, coach, and develop the Accounting Manager and accounting staff; set clear goals, expectations, and performance standards.
• Model a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approach—comfortable digging into details while keeping an eye on the big picture.
• Collaborate closely with operations, sales, procurement, and logistics leaders to support data-driven decisions around pricing, capital investments, and cost optimization.
• Navigate and balance the needs of both the local business and corporate, maintaining strong relationships and clear communication.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required. CPA strongly preferred, and must be paired with a practical, execution-focused mindset.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with at least 3 years of success in a leadership role.
• Strong technical accounting background with solid GAAP knowledge and full-cycle accounting experience.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems required; Produce Pro experience is strongly desired and NetSuite experience is a plus.
• Proven ability to quickly learn and navigate new systems and tools; strong proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets.
• Proven success leading and developing teams, including managers and staff-level employees.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through change—implementing new systems, redesigning processes, and driving standardization and discipline, ideally in the context of an acquisition or corporate integration.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders and influence business decisions.
• Experience in distribution, foodservice, manufacturing, or other inventory-intensive, fast-moving environments strongly preferred; prior produce or perishable-goods experience is a plus. 
• Strong sense of urgency and ownership—comfortable in a fast-paced environment where issues must be addressed in real time, not “next week.”

WHAT THIS ROLE OFFERS

• High-impact leadership role with direct visibility to the Managing Director, Brothers leadership, and GrubMarket corporate.
• Opportunity to shape and modernize the accounting and finance function at a well-established, growth-oriented company undergoing meaningful systems and process upgrades.
• A collaborative, team-first culture rooted in family values, food safety, and customer service.
• The chance to contribute to a business that literally keeps food moving across Texas and the Gulf region every day, while benefiting from the scale and stability of a leading national food-tech company.

If you’re a hands-on accounting and finance leader who enjoys both the details and the big picture and you’re energized by leading teams through growth, change, and integration—we’d love to hear from you.