Job Summary

A growing and established transportation and logistics company in Chattanooga, TN is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead financial operations and serve as a trusted partner to ownership and senior leadership. This direct hire CFO opportunity is ideal for a hands-on financial executive who can balance strategic guidance with close involvement in day-to-day accounting, reporting, cash flow, and operational financial decisions.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on profitability, financial controls, operational efficiency, and long-term growth. The CFO will work in a leadership-driven environment with direct access to decision-makers, strong visibility across the business, and the ability to influence key financial and operational strategies.

Key Responsibilities

- Oversee accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and internal financial controls.
- Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for ownership and leadership.
- Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, banking, general ledger, cash flow, and working capital.
- Monitor revenue, expenses, margins, profitability, and financial performance to identify improvement opportunities.
- Coordinate tax preparation, audits, insurance, banking relationships, and outside accounting partnerships.
- Support financial decisions related to fleet operations, equipment purchases, financing, growth planning, and regulatory compliance.

Compensation and Benefits

- Salary range: $90k-100k per year.
- Job type: Direct hire.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- CPA plus
- Work arrangement: On-site in Chattanooga, TN.
- Relocation Assistance provided to candidates willing to relocate from Nashville, Knoxville, Atlanta and Birmingham

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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