Strategic M&A & Corporate Development Leader

Generac Power Systems Inc; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems Inc. is seeking a strategic corporate development leader to shape and drive enterprise-wide M&A and investment initiatives.

You will partner with executive leadership to define the growth agenda, oversee end-to-end transaction execution, and steer integration programs across the organization. You will build a high-performing team, enhance governance, and deliver value through disciplined portfolio management in a highly matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• Ten years’ mergers and acquisitions experience incl. evaluation, due diligence, and integration.
• Fifteen years’ experience in corporate development, business strategy, investment banking or consulting.
• Ability to operate across a highly matrixed enterprise with multiple business presidents and core function leaders.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills for financial modeling and general financial analysis.
• Demonstrated communication, presentations, and group facilitation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise development strategy aligned with Generac’s long-term growth objectives.
• Lead end-to-end M&A transactions from target identification to closing.
• Oversee integration strategy and cross-functional execution.
• Evaluate and execute divestitures and strategic exits.
• Identify and execute strategic minority and venture investments.
• Maintain relationships across investment banks, PE firms, and industry ecosystems.
• Represent Generac credibly in external M&A discussions and negotiations.
• Partner with legal, compliance, and finance to manage risk across transactions.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial modeling

M&A experience

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Generac Power Systems Inc. is seeking a strategic corporate development leader to shape and drive enterprise-wide M&A and investment initiatives.

You will partner with executive leadership to define the growth agenda, oversee end-to-end transaction execution, and steer integration programs across the organization. You will build a high-performing team, enhance governance, and deliver value through disciplined portfolio management in a highly matrixed environment.