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INTRODUCTION

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 on-site in Waukesha, Wisconsin, you will be part of the Corporate Accounting/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.

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

• 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.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

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

Certification / License

• CPA or similar certification.

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

• 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.