Finance Manager-Corporate Development

Generac Power Systems•Waukesha, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Generac is a leading energy technology company with over 60 years of history, committed to powering a smarter world through energy innovation. They created the home standby generator market and are evolving into an energy technology solutions company, continuously pushing boundaries. As one of the leaders and largest suppliers of power generation equipment and technology, Generac's work impacts millions of lives. Employees are encouraged to be innovative and are valued as an integral part of a global team, working in a fast-paced, agile environment where their contributions make a difference. The Finance Manager - Corporate Development role is an on-site position in Waukesha, Wisconsin, within the Corporate Accounting/Finance team. This role serves as the primary finance contact for Corporate Development, coordinating support across various finance functions (Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, and Business Group Finance) in a public company setting. The manager will oversee finance-related workflows and resources to support mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, strategic investments, and other transactions. The position ensures timely, accurate, and compliant financial support, adhering to public company reporting, internal controls, and governance requirements, thereby enabling effective decision-making, transaction execution, and post-close integration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field.
CPA or similar certification.
5+ years of experience in finance or accounting.
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.

Nice To Haves

MBA or other advanced degree.
CFA or similar certification.
Public company experience.
Background in investment banking, transaction advisory, or corporate development.
Experience supporting M&A and corporate development transactions.
Experience with post-merger integration.
Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary finance relationship for Corporate Development, coordinating efforts across Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, and Business Group Finance.
Manage and prioritize finance workloads supporting M&A, divestitures, and strategic investments in line with deal timelines.
Identify and address accounting, reporting, and internal control implications during due diligence and deal structuring.
Partner with Treasury on transaction financing, liquidity planning, cash flow impacts, and capital structure considerations.
Coordinate inputs from Tax, Legal, Internal Audit, and external advisors to support transaction execution and compliance.
Ensure compliance with public company accounting and reporting requirements, including SOX internal controls, SEC reporting considerations, and adherence to internal accounting policies and governance standards.
Coordinate and support physical inventory counts for acquired entities and ensure proper accounting and reconciliation of inventory balances post‑close.
Assist with transition service agreements from an accounting and reporting perspective, including tracking and supporting transition activities, and ensuring accurate accounting during the transition period.
Oversee post-close accounting activities, including measurement period adjustments, GL mapping, net working capital audits, and incorporation into monthly close and financial reporting processes.
Support earn-out processes by assisting with inputs, tracking metrics, and preparation of required reporting, while maintaining coordination with corporate accounting teams responsible for final calculations.
Manage acquisition-related escrows and holdbacks, including tracking release deadlines, monitoring claims activity, reconciling related accounts, and ensuring timely accounting and reporting of balances.
Integrate acquired entities into the Company’s internal control environment.
Coordinate with Internal Audit on SOX readiness and support remediation of controls gaps.
Drive process improvements and standardization to enhance efficiency and collaboration between Finance and Corporate Development.
Support post-transaction performance monitoring and financial analysis.