Chief Financial Officer

Vista Search Partners; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Vista Search Partners, based in Nashville, TN, seeks a strategic Chief Financial Officer to lead Finance & Accounting. You will steer financial operations, GAAP reporting, and long‑term planning while advising the CEO on growth and capital decisions.

You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cross‑functional collaboration with department heads to align financials with business goals. A CPA and leadership experience in mid‑sized companies are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience, including senior leadership roles (CFO/VP Finance).
• Proven experience leading and developing a finance and accounting team.
• Strong track record partnering with executive leadership.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and ability to translate data into insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team.
• Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, payroll, and internal controls.
• Own budgeting process, forecasting, and long‑range planning.

Skills

Strategic finance leadership

Team leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Active CPA license

MBA (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Financial planning software

Job description

Location: Nashville, TN Reports To: Chief Executive Officer Department: Finance & Accounting Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Company Overview

Our firm is representing a mid-sized company headquartered in Nashville, TN, generating approximately $200 million in annual revenue and employing approximately 200 people. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a strategic and hands-on Chief Financial Officer to lead our Finance and Accounting function and serve as a key advisor to the executive leadership team.

Position Summary

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will serve as a critical member of the executive leadership team, responsible for leading the company's finance and accounting operations while acting as a strategic advisor to the CEO and broader leadership on business decisions, growth initiatives, and long-term financial planning. This role requires a leader who can balance day-to-day financial stewardship with big-picture strategic thinking, and who is comfortable operating in a dynamic, mid-sized company environment.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including financial reporting, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and internal controls.
• Build organizational capability and scalable processes to support company growth.

Strategic Advisory

• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to the CEO and executive team on financial matters, business strategy, and growth opportunities.
• Provide financial analysis and insight to support key business decisions, including capital investments, M&A activity, and new business initiatives.
• Partner cross-functionally with department leaders to align financial planning with operational goals.
• Own the annual budgeting process, financial forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Ensure timely, accurate financial statements and management reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Present financial performance and key metrics to the CEO, board of directors, and/or investors as needed.

Risk, Compliance & Controls

• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with all regulatory, tax, and audit requirements.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, banks, insurance providers, and other financial partners.
• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.

Treasury & Capital Management

• Oversee cash flow management, banking relationships, and capital structure decisions.
• Evaluate financing options and manage relationships with lenders or investors as applicable.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience, including prior experience in a senior financial leadership role (CFO, VP Finance, or Controller transitioning to CFO).
• Proven experience leading and developing a finance and accounting team.
• Strong track record serving as a strategic business partner to executive leadership.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insight.

Strongly Preferred

• Experience at a Big Four or large national/regional CPA firm.
• Active CPA license in good standing.

Preferred

• Experience in the entertainment industry (music, media, live events, or related sectors) — not required, but a plus.
• MBA or other advanced degree.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial planning software.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the role and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, or qualifications.