Our client, a manufacturer in Southwest Tennessee, is seeking an experienced VP Finance/Hands-On CFO to join their team on a temp-to-perm basis. This critical role offers a unique opportunity to take charge of the company’s financial operations and contribute to significant projects that will shape the future of the business.

This position requires a hands-on leader with a strong background in manufacturing finance who thrives in dynamic environments and is eager to roll up their sleeves. The role involves overseeing general ledger accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, and operational reporting for both internal management and a family office ownership group.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Oversight

• Manage the corporate accounting department, ensuring timely and accurate dissemination of financial management reports, including monthly and annual financial statements and budgets.


• Oversee accounting staff handling accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll functions.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare and analyze consolidated financial statements, ensuring conformance with GAAP standards.


• Review and finalize month-end reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts.


• Ensure SALT compliance by managing preparation and filing of personal property tax returns and monthly sales tax returns.


• Ensure proper accounting for leases.

Special Projects

• Drive improvements in operational reporting to support data-driven decision-making.


• Lead the implementation of a new ERP system.


• Manage an upcoming audit, ensuring compliance and readiness.


• Prepare and evaluate monthly borrowing base certificates.

Strategic Leadership

• Participate in budget coordination and preparation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.


• Establish and maintain robust systems and controls to preserve the integrity of financial processes and data.


• Support tax return preparation, including accrual-to-cash workpapers, and coordinate audit responses for unclaimed property.


• Mentor, support, and develop accounting staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient team environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.


• 10+ years of progressive, hands-on accounting leadership experience, preferably in manufacturing.


• Strong proficiency in Excel and accounting software; experience with Sage 100 or SYSPRO is a plus.


• Demonstrated success in operational reporting improvements and ERP implementation.


• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, small-office setting.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with vendors, management, and ownership.


• Proven leadership skills to manage, support, and inspire accounting staff.