Interim CFO — Growth, Cash Flow & M&A Leader

E78 Talent; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 200,000 - 350,000; Part time

Job summary

A private equity-backed contract manufacturing firm is seeking an interim CFO to provide financial leadership. The successful candidate will lead various finance and accounting functions, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and supporting strategic growth initiatives. Key responsibilities include cash flow forecasting, M&A support, and branch-level reporting improvements. This role requires strong financial acumen and the ability to develop scalable processes as the organization grows. This is a contract position based in Nashville, TN.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance and accounting functions, ensuring accuracy in reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Drive cash flow forecasting to ensure liquidity and support strategic growth initiatives.
• Support potential M&A, growth investments, and other value-creation initiatives.
• Lead and streamline month-end and year-end close, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Own financial statements and audit readiness.
• Improve branch-level reporting (P&L by region/branch; enhance balance sheet visibility).
• Manage lender reporting and strengthen banking relationships.
• Partner with leadership on acquisition integration.
• Develop scalable financial processes and internal controls as the platform grows.

Job description

A private equity-backed contract manufacturing firm is seeking an interim CFO to provide financial leadership. The successful candidate will lead various finance and accounting functions, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and supporting strategic growth initiatives. Key responsibilities include cash flow forecasting, M&A support, and branch-level reporting improvements. This role requires strong financial acumen and the ability to develop scalable processes as the organization grows. This is a contract position based in Nashville, TN.