Finance Manager-Corporate Development

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.

In the role of Finance Manager Corporate Development working onsite in Waukesha, Wisconsin you will be part of the Corporate Accounting and Finance Team.

The Finance Manager serves as the primary finance contact for Corporate Development, coordinating support across Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, and Business Group Finance in a public company environment. This role manages finance-related workflow and resources to support mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, strategic investments, and other transactions within a corporate manufacturing environment. The Finance Manager provides timely, accurate, and compliant financial support while aligning with public company reporting, internal controls, and governance requirements. This role enables effective decision-making, transaction execution, and post-close integration

Major Responsibilities

• Acts as the primary finance relationship for Corporate Development, coordinating efforts across Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, and Business Group Finance

• Manages and prioritize finance workloads supporting M&A, divestitures, and strategic investments in line with deal timelines

• Identifies and addresses accounting, reporting, and internal control implications during due diligence and deal structuring

• Partners with Treasury on transaction financing, liquidity planning, cash flow impacts, and capital structure considerations

• Coordinates inputs from Tax, Legal, Internal Audit, and external advisors to support transaction execution and compliance

• Ensures compliance with public company requirements, including SOX controls, SEC reporting considerations, and internal governance standards

• Leads finance and accounting integration for acquisitions, including systems, policies, opening balance sheets, and controls

• Coordinates with Internal Audit on SOX readiness and control integration for acquired entities

• Oversees post-close accounting activities, including measurement period adjustments and ongoing reporting

• Drives process improvements and standardization to enhance efficiency and collaboration between Finance and Corporate Development

• Supports post-transaction performance monitoring and financial analysis

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field

Work Experience

• 5+ years of experience in finance or accounting

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of public company reporting, internal controls, and compliance requirements

• Ability to manage cross-functional workflows and multiple stakeholders

• Strong financial analysis, modeling, communication, and project management skills

Preferred Job Requirements

Education

• MBA or other advanced degree

Certification / License

• CPA, CFA, or similar certification

Work Experience

• Public company experience

• Background in investment banking, transaction advisory, or corporate development

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Experience supporting M&A and corporate development transactions

• Experience with post-merger integration

• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

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.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”