CFO for Growth & Margin in Sports & Entertainment (Nashville)

Tri Star Sports and Entertainment Group is a renowned business management firm serving high net‑worth clients in the sports and entertainment industry. Tri Star provides comprehensive financial and advisory services including accounting, tax, tour management and wealth preservation strategy. We foster a culture of professionals who are committed to super serving our clients and their trusted advisors. Tri Star seeks to employ innovative methods to provide the highest level of accounting and business management services. We create a financial foundation and path to sustain growth and stability which allows our clients to focus on their fullest professional and personal goals.

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be responsible for all aspects of financial accounting and reporting as a member of the senior executive team responsible for driving business strategy and profit growth. The CFO will bring insightful analysis, process, reporting, metrics, and discipline control to drive continuous margin improvement. This role leads all aspects of finance, including accounting, reporting, forecasting, and financial operations, while also owning client economics, margin optimization, and the financial infrastructure required to scale the firm.

This position requires a highly motivated self‑starter who possesses strong initiative and the ability to complete multiple projects in a deadline‑driven environment. The ideal candidate is an experienced finance leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, multi‑entity environment and can build scalable processes, strengthen financial discipline, and serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership. Critical outcomes include supporting the executive team with key financial information and operational analytics, driving a culture of accountability in managing the business, adding value to operating businesses, and voicing well‑substantiated dissenting opinions.

Strategic Leadership and Planning

• Integrate tax, accounting, and financial advisory insights into firm‑wide and client‑level decision‑making.
• Partner with Business Management teams to align billing with services, ensure profitability, and support complex client situations.
• Monitor and direct the implementation of strategic business plans and develop financial and tax strategies.
• Manage capital requests and budgeting processes.
• Develop performance measures that support the firm’s strategic direction.
• Implement operational best business practices.
• Oversee financial performance and structural integrity across client entities.

Financial and Operational Leadership

• Manage third parties to which functions have been outsourced (payroll, systems, banking).
• Recruit, lead, manage, assess and help build a high‑performance team and growth culture based on providing value to customers, direct communication, compliance and accountability.
• Analyze all client engagement economics to determine current and future headcount budgets partnering with HR to determine staffing, talent, and other people‑related needs while ensuring the company maintains margins.
• Provide key leadership in corporate and operational financial functions including financial and operational control; business integration; planning, forecasting and analysis; cash flow; taxes; and corporate development.
• Oversee financial performance across complex, multi‑entity client structures, ensuring alignment between engagement terms, service delivery, and profitability.
• Partner closely with Business Management teams to optimize client economics, billing accuracy, and resource allocation.

Reporting, Analytics & Performance Management

• Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting (monthly, quarterly, annual) and management insights.
• Lead financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
• Monitor business performance against budget and strategic goals, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Implement tools, systems, and dashboards to enhance reporting, efficiency, and decision‑making.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Establish and maintain internal controls, policies, and regulatory compliance processes.
• Oversee audits, filings, and financial reporting accuracy.
• Manage risk across financial operations, legal exposure, and industry‑specific considerations.
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance with government, tax, and audit requirements.
• Understand and mitigate key elements of the firm’s risk profile; monitor all open legal issues affecting the industry.
• Ensure reliable control systems and record keeping meet the requirements of auditors and government agencies.
• Monitor cash projections and forecasts; arrange for debt and equity financing; experience in capital raises and deal structure.

Systems, Process & Infrastructure

• Lead implementation and optimization of financial systems, tools, and ERP platforms.
• Drive automation and process improvement across accounting, billing, and reporting.
• Ensure data accuracy, system integrity, and operational scalability.
• Oversee complex billing structures across clients, ensuring accurate revenue capture.

Specific Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strategic thinking with strong financial and operational acumen.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills.
• Strong judgment and decision‑making capability.
• Advanced problem‑solving and analytical expertise.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to reliably commute to and report to the Tri Star office.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or economics.
• Preference will be given to candidates with CFP, CPA, or CMA designations.
• Strong academic record.
• 15+ years of progressively responsible experience, at least five of which are in the entertainment or music industry. Candidates should have experience partnering with an executive team and possess high‑level written and oral communication skills.

Tri Star Core Values

• Performance: We provide clients with excellent reporting and service.
• Honesty & Integrity: We are transparent and accountable, always being truthful to staff and clients.
• Teamwork: We actively participate in group discussions, tasks, and projects.
• Commitment: We are dedicated to our roles within Tri Star, the core values of the firm and the clients.
• Technology: We seek to capitalize on innovative technologies and contribute to positive change in the firm.