Strategic CFO: Growth & Financial Leadership

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

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.