Your Trusted Accountant in Columbus, OH
NexGen Accounting serves Columbus businesses with expert bookkeeping, accounting advisory, and fractional CFO services. From Short North restaurants to Worthington nonprofits, we deliver cloud-based financial clarity across the Columbus metro.
Meet Your Accountants
Real People. Real Expertise. Real Results for Columbus.
When you work with NexGen, you get a dedicated accounting team that knows your name, your business, and your goals. Not a call center. Not a chatbot. Actual accountants who care.
Natalie Bruns, CPA, MBA
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
With deep expertise in restaurant and nonprofit accounting, Natalie brings hands-on experience helping Columbus businesses streamline operations, reduce costs, and build financial confidence. She leads client strategy and ensures every NexGen client gets the attention they deserve.
Wyatt Wilcoxon
Co-Founder & Operations Partner
Wyatt specializes in contractor and service business accounting, bringing deep knowledge of job costing, payroll complexity, and cash flow management to Columbus trade businesses. He drives NexGen's operations and ensures every client's books are airtight.
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Our Services
What Your Columbus Accountant Can Do For You
NexGen Accounting is the affordable, expert accountant for Columbus small businesses. 100% cloud-based, so we work on your schedule, not the other way around.
Monthly Bookkeeping
Accurate, timely bookkeeping for your Columbus business. We reconcile accounts, categorize transactions, and close your books fast so you always know where you stand.
Accounting Advisory
Go beyond the numbers. Our accounting advisory service gives Columbus business owners monthly strategy calls, budget vs. actual analysis, and actionable insights to drive profitability.
Fractional CFO
Need executive-level financial leadership? Our fractional CFO service gives Columbus businesses C-suite strategy (financial modeling, investor relations, and growth planning) at a fraction of the cost.
Tax-Ready Financials
We keep your books clean and organized year-round so tax season is stress-free. Your CPA will thank you.
Cash Flow Management
We track every dollar in and out of your Columbus business, forecast upcoming gaps, and help you make smart cash decisions before problems arise.
Payroll & Compliance
From payroll processing to 1099 reporting, we handle the compliance headaches so you can focus on running your business.
Industry Expertise
A Columbus Accountant Who Knows Your Industry
Not every accountant understands your industry. NexGen specializes in working with contractors, restaurants, and nonprofits in the Columbus area. Our accountants know the unique financial challenges your business faces.
Contractors & Trades
Restaurants & Food Service
Nonprofits & Foundations
Technology Startups
Healthcare Practices
Professional Services
Real Estate & Property Management
Retail & E-commerce
How It Works
Getting Started Is Simple
We've made switching to NexGen as easy as possible. Most Columbus businesses are fully onboarded and running within 2 weeks.
Free Consultation
We learn about your business, your pain points, and your goals. No pressure, no obligation. Just an honest conversation about whether we're the right fit.
Custom Onboarding
We assess your books, clean up any backlog, set up your cloud accounting system, and establish processes tailored to your business.
Ongoing Partnership
Monthly bookkeeping, regular reporting, and proactive advisory. We don't just crunch numbers. We help you understand them and make better decisions.
Why Columbus Businesses Choose NexGen
Finding the right accountant in Columbus can be overwhelming. NexGen makes it simple. Here's what sets us apart from traditional CPA firms.
What You Get with NexGen
- A dedicated accountant who knows your business by name
- Monthly financial reports you can actually understand
- Proactive advice, not just year-end surprises
- Transparent, flat-rate pricing. No hourly billing
- Cloud-based access to your financials 24/7
- Industry expertise in your specific field
What You're Getting Away From
- xWaiting weeks to hear back from your CPA
- xConfusing financial reports full of jargon
- xSurprise bills and hourly charges that add up
- xFiling extensions because books aren't ready
- xDoing your own bookkeeping at midnight
- xGeneric advice from someone who doesn't know your industry
Local Knowledge
We Know Columbus. We Know Your Business.
Columbus is Ohio's capital and largest city, with a booming tech scene, vibrant restaurant culture, and a strong entrepreneurial community. The city's diverse economy spans healthcare, education, finance, and logistics, creating a robust small business ecosystem. NexGen Accounting brings cloud-based expertise to Columbus business owners who need reliable bookkeeping, strategic financial advisory, and fractional CFO leadership without the overhead of a full-time hire.
Columbus Neighborhoods We Serve
Nearby Areas We Serve
Ready for a Better Accountant in Columbus?
Schedule a free consultation with a NexGen accountant and find out how we can help your Columbus business thrive. No commitment, no pressure. Just clarity.
Or email us at hello@nexgenllc.co
Questions? Talk to Wyatt directly.
I'm happy to chat about your Columbus business and see if NexGen is the right fit. No sales pitch, just an honest conversation.