Financial Reporting & Analysis Manager

OBR Cooling Towers • Columbus, OH

6h

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Financial Reporting & Analysis Manager to join our Finance team. The Financial Reporting & Analysis Manager will be responsible for a wide range of duties, including financial statement preparation, period-end closing, budget analysis, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles and company policies. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, demonstrated experience designing and improving finance processes using technology platforms, and a solid understanding of percentage-of-completion accounting, inventory, and multi-entity accounting. This role will report directly to the CFO and will play a key role in the financial health and strategic planning of the company with career path runway in a company experiencing significant growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA candidate is a significant plus.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing, contractor, distribution, engineering, or industrial environment. Acquisition experience a plus.
• Proven experience with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Proficiency with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (e.g., Microsoft Business Central) and advanced skills (Power BI / Power Query) in Microsoft Excel and financial planning software
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Negative 10 panel urinalysis and breath alcohol test.
• Satisfactory background check.

Nice To Haves

• Acquisition experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of GAAP financial statement process across portfolio of companies and consolidation of parent entity. Provide direction and guidance to staff accountants on balance sheet, income statements, and cash flow statements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Design, build, and maintain various reports and dashboards to be used in the operation of the business and for Board visibility.
• Lead and manage the month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Oversee job cost accounting activities, including tracking and analyzing costs, percentage-of-completion, inventory valuation, and cost of goods sold (COGS).
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic financial forecasts. Monitor and report on budget performance, providing insights and recommendations to management.
• Demonstrate strong intuition for building and optimizing financial processes within modern technology platforms (ERP, reporting, automation tools) to improve accuracy, timeliness, and scalability of the financial reporting process.
• Maintain and strengthen internal financial controls and procedures to ensure the integrity of financial data. Identify and implement process improvements.
• Work closely with other departments (e.g., Accounting Operations, Sales, etc.) and outside advisors (legal, accounting, due diligence) to provide financial support, analysis, and insights for organic growth and future acquisitions.
• Take on additional accounting and finance-related projects as assigned

Benefits

• A salary commensurate with experience and performance, with potential for bonuses and raises.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Including medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• A 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Health Savings Account: OBR providers employer contributions to your HSA.
• Opportunities for training and workshops.
• Life Insurance: OBR provides company-paid coverage, with voluntary options available for employees and their families.
• Short Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accidental Injury: Voluntary insurances options available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level