Finance Manager-Corporate Development

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 integrationMajor ResponsibilitiesActs as the primary finance relationship for Corporate Development, coordinating efforts across Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, and Business Group FinanceManages and prioritize finance workloads supporting M&A, divestitures, and strategic investments in line with deal timelinesIdentifies and addresses accounting, reporting, and internal control implications during due diligence and deal structuringPartners with Treasury on transaction financing, liquidity planning, cash flow impacts, and capital structure considerationsCoordinates inputs from Tax, Legal, Internal Audit, and external advisors to support transaction execution and complianceEnsures compliance with public company requirements, including SOX controls, SEC reporting considerations, and internal governance standardsLeads finance and accounting integration for acquisitions, including systems, policies, opening balance sheets, and controlsCoordinates with Internal Audit on SOX readiness and control integration for acquired entitiesOversees post-close accounting activities, including measurement period adjustments and ongoing reportingDrives process improvements and standardization to enhance efficiency and collaboration between Finance and Corporate DevelopmentSupports post-transaction performance monitoring and financial analysisMinimum Job RequirementsEducationBachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related fieldWork Experience5+ years of experience in finance or accountingKnowledge / Skills / AbilitiesKnowledge of public company reporting, internal controls, and compliance requirementsAbility to manage cross-functional workflows and multiple stakeholdersStrong financial analysis, modeling, communication, and project management skillsPreferred Job RequirementsEducationMBA or other advanced degreeCertification / LicenseCPA, CFA, or similar certificationWork ExperiencePublic company experienceBackground in investment banking, transaction advisory, or corporate developmentKnowledge / Skills / AbilitiesExperience supporting M&A and corporate development transactionsExperience with post-merger integrationAbility to perform effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment