The Financial Reporting Manager is responsible for preparation and filing of SEC reporting documents and serves as the key technical accounting advisor to the Company. This position interfaces with many different levels of the organization including the executive suite and our external auditors so strong written and verbal communication skills are essential. The candidate will be responsible for implementing new accounting pronouncements and various technical accounting projects including assisting with accounting for new acquisitions. This position is a key role targeted for future advancement within the organization and a great way to learn about Generac and establish relationships with key leaders of the business. The position reports directly to the VP, Corporate Controller.

- Responsible for SEC reporting (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and XBRL compliance, requiring interaction with multiple different areas of the business including legal, tax, and subsidiary/business groups.

- Assist with quarterly earnings release

- Develop working knowledge of Regulation S-X and S-K

- Lead Disclosure Review Committee attended by contributors and reviewers of the 10-Q/10-K.

- Assume a lead role with our external auditors in the quarterly reviews and annual audit

- Act as technical expert for the Company in such areas as product/service revenue and cost recognition, segment reporting, purchase accounting, share compensation and lease accounting

- Assist global organization with accounting questions, provide trainings and participate in technical reviews

- Project manage and lead the technical analysis for any new accounting pronouncements and preparation of technical memos

- Assist with ownership of internal accounting policy and procedures manual, providing updates as needed.

- Assist with acquisitions by completing fund flow reconciliation and purchase accounting walk and oversee coordination of intangibles valuation

- Provide support to Corporate Development as needed, including acquisition due diligence

- Ensure proper initial and ongoing accounting for earn-outs

- Responsible for corporate accounting areas including: EPS, stock compensation, non-controlling interests, debt, restructuring reserves, annual goodwill and intangible asset impairment analysis, segment reporting and other technical areas as applicable.

- Provide budget and forecast estimates for certain corporate accounting accounts

- Perform monthly reconciliations within OneStream for areas of responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications

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

- 5 years of public accounting experience or related industry financial reporting experience

- Strong technical acumen and attention to detail

- Strong leadership and communication skills – capable of presenting to all levels of organization

Preferred Qualifications

- Public Accounting experience

- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

- Experience with OneStream or equivalent consolidation and reporting software

- Previous experience with SAP or equivalent ERP

- Managerial experience

- Global manufacturing experience

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

- Superior written and verbal communication skills

- Interpersonal skills

- Detail oriented; strong organizational skills

- Strong technical skills

- Knowledge of consolidation software

- Ambitious and eager to learn