Finance Manager

SHR Talent is partnering with a client in the Nashville, TN area in its search for a Finance Manager.

The Finance Manager is a key leadership role and succession hire, supporting the transition of the company’s current finance leader as they approach retirement. The Finance Manager will serve as a trusted partner to executive leadership, providing hands‑on financial oversight, insight, and operational support across the organization.

As the Finance Manager, you will oversee core financial operations while acting as a strategic advisor to leadership and will balance hands‑on execution with financial leadership, serving as a steward of financial accuracy, compliance, and business insight. The Finance Manager is a hybrid role, requiring three (3) days per week on‑site in the Nashville, TN area. The role requires high integrity, sound judgment, and the ability to operate independently in a fast‑paced, service‑oriented environment as well as strong business acumen, executive communication skills, and high level of discretion.

• Own and manage the company’s profit & loss (P&L), financial reporting, and performance analysis
• Provide cash flow analysis and financial insights to support leadership decision‑making
• Oversee commission accounting and receivables, including monitoring collection timing and revenue recognition
• Act as the final reviewer for financial accuracy, reporting integrity, and compliance
• Support leadership with ad hoc financial analysis and long‑term financial planning insights
• Maintain awareness of IRS requirements, business law considerations, and financial compliance standards
• Extract, analyze, and report on financial data to support operational and executive needs
• Partner with cross‑functional leaders to support financial controls and approval processes
• Provide hands‑on support across Accounts Payable and Receivable, payroll coverage, and invoicing when needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, required
• 8 – 12+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, preferably within a small‑to‑midsize organization
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or other accounting certification, a plus but not required
• Prior experience in a Finance Manager, Accounting Manager, or Senior Accounting role with profit & loss (P&L) ownership
• Strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial reporting, and cash flow management
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, specifically pivot tables, lookups, and indexing functions
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, strongly preferred
• Proven ability to extract, analyze, and interpret financial data to support leadership decisions
• Experience with commission accounting, insurance brokerage, benefits, or service‑based revenue models, preferred

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Management

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance

Location:

Nashville, TN

Salary: $ – $