Finance Manager - Business Group Integration

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

The Finance Manager – Business Group Integration is an individual contributor within the Domestic C&I Finance team, responsible for core financial functions including reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and accounting. In addition to these responsibilities, the role includes leading and coordinating project management efforts related to business integration and, where applicable, data center operations. This position collaborates cross-functionally to ensure successful execution of strategic initiatives while maintaining financial accuracy and transparency.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance

• 5 years of related experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Public Accounting experience

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

• Previous experience with SAP or equivalent ERP

• GL Accounting experience

• Manufacturing experience

• Project or Change Management experience

• Experience managing cross-functional integration projects

• Experience with infrastructure or data center projects is a plus

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

60% - Financial Reporting & Analysis for the New Acquisitions with the Domestic C&I Business Group and related Plants:

• Liaison for financial reporting compilation, review, and communication to General Manager/channel VPs & Senior Director of Finance

• Along with FP&A Manager, investigates monthly results variances to Budget, PY, or Forecast and communicates as needed to General Manager/Channel VPs and Director of Finance

• Lead the creation, analysis, and communication of acquisition related plant financial metrics, statements, and variances working closely with the Plant Directors and Senior Director of Finance

• Allocation assistance, improvement, and expansion for increased accuracy and transparency in customer and channel P&Ls for new acquisitions

• Build out areas lacking critical analysis including but not limited to, standard cost tracking by SKU, COGS Variance reporting, cost roll impact standard reporting

• Create, direct, and communicate ad-hoc analysis and projects as needed on customers, products, or other group related financial metrics.

20% Accounting & Controls Administration:

• Serve as the Finance business partner with the leaders and members of the Corporate accounting team.

• Lead the Control Framework Review and preparation of Integration to OneStream account reconciliations where applicable.

• Other month-end duties as assigned, account reconciliations, account reviews

20% - Forecast & Budgeting:

• Participate in Forecasting and Budgeting key areas of the Domestic C&I business including, but not limited to, DRA, promotions, operating expenses, credit card fees.

• Cross-train over-time with FP&A Manager to expand knowledge to all aspects of forecast and budget process

Other duties as assigned to include:

• Assist with presentations and bridges for monthly reviews as needed

• Provide guidance, coaching, and oversight to junior members on the Domestic C&I staff

• Create BI reports as needed for analysis

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Superior written and verbal communication skills

• Interpersonal skills

• Detail oriented; strong organizational skills

• Knowledge of Lease Query or an equivalent software

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

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