Senior Manager, Finance & Controller

Job Summary

The Senior Manager of Finance & Controller will play a key leadership role overseeing accounting operations, financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, month‑end close processes, debt covenant compliance, audit coordination, tax preparation, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.

• Oversee accurate and timely month‑end and year‑end closing processes and maintain the general ledger in accordance with GAAP.
• Develop, implement, and maintain robust internal control processes.
• Lead the FP&A function, including forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and financial modeling.
• Provide insightful financial analysis to support strategic decision‑making by senior management.
• Track financial KPI’s.
• Monitor and manage compliance with debt covenants and maintain timely reporting to lenders.
• Coordinate and assist external auditors and tax professionals for audits and tax returns.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, internal financial policies, and reporting deadlines.
• Develop and oversee budgeting and forecasting processes across departments.
• Conduct regular financial reviews with departments, ensuring alignment with strategic targets.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting and finance team to achieve departmental objectives.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with department heads to provide financial guidance and optimize performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field (required); CPA or MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 8‑10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial capacity.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial compliance, audit, and tax requirements.
• Proven experience managing accounting operations, FP&A, and budgeting processes.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret complex financial data and provide strategic insights.
• Effective leadership skills with experience developing high‑performing finance teams.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems, ERP platforms (Oracle), and Microsoft Suite.
• Experience with financial covenant reporting and compliance preferred.
• Prior experience managing external audit processes and coordinating with tax professionals preferred.

Pay range: $150,000 – $165,000, based on qualifications and experience.

Physical demands: may be required for extended periods of time to remain in a stationary position, use hands and fingers, utilize a computer monitor, operate office machinery, and communicate verbally or in writing.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• 4 weeks PTO plus paid holidays
• 401(k) program with company match
• Hybrid work schedule for most positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Quarterly business updates
• Company sponsored events
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Company paid parking (downtown – Columbus HQ employees only)

Nationwide Energy Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and to administer all aspects and conditions of pre‑employment and employment without regard to protected characteristics.