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Accounting Manager

Generac · IL

Posted Aug 13, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you found an error or irregularity in the financial statements close to a reporting deadline. What did you do?

attention to detail and integrity under time pressure, and whether they escalate properly rather than hide or rush a fix

Describe your experience managing the monthly close process. What's the tightest deadline you've worked under, and how did you keep accuracy from slipping?

whether they can actually run a close under pressure, not just participate in one

Tell me about a time you had to explain a financial result to a non-finance leader who didn't like the number. How did you handle it?

communication skill and composure when delivering unwelcome financial news to senior stakeholders

Tell me about a time you managed or mentored a team of accountants. How did you divide the work and check the quality of what came back to you?

people management and quality control instincts, since this role plans and directs the work of others

Tell me about a time your recommendation on an accounting policy or process was rejected by upper management. What did you do next?

resilience and professional judgment when their analysis isn't immediately accepted

Technical

Walk me through how you'd account for a long-term contract using percentage of completion. What inputs drive the revenue recognized each period, and where do estimates tend to go wrong?

whether the candidate actually understands POC accounting mechanics and its risk points, since this is called out as a specific focus of the role

How do you approach SOX compliance in a manufacturing environment? Give an example of a control gap you identified and how you fixed it.

hands-on SOX experience versus just familiarity with the term

What general ledger and reporting systems have you worked in, and how did you use them to pull accurate numbers fast when leadership needed something on short notice?

real system fluency and whether they can translate tools into speed under deadline

How have you supported an external audit? What's the most difficult item an auditor has pushed back on, and how did you resolve it?

direct audit experience and ability to defend accounting positions with evidence

How would you go about designing internal controls for accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, and inventory at a company our size? What would you prioritize first?

ability to build and prioritize a controls framework rather than just follow an existing one

Have you used Power BI or OneStream, or similar tools, to build reporting for leadership? Walk me through a report you built and what decision it supported.

practical experience with the preferred tools and whether reporting work ties back to real business decisions

Situational

Say the Controller hands you a special project analyzing a cost variance that's affecting margins company-wide, and you need input from operations, procurement, and sales, none of whom report to you. How do you get it done?

ability to lead cross-functional work without formal authority

If you discovered during an internal control review that a process a team has used for years actually violates a SOX requirement, what would you do first?

judgment on sequencing remediation, documentation, and stakeholder communication in a compliance issue

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The full job description

As published by Generac.

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us? Major Responsibilities Assists in directing the organization's overall financial policies. Responsible for a wide variety of general ledger accounting and statistical data and reports financial statements such as balance sheet, profit-and-loss statement, cash flow and related supplementary reporting schedules/charts with a focus on percentage of completion accounting. Assists with coordinating and executing an adequate plan for the control of operations. Such a plan provides accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, inventory, together with the necessary controls and procedures to effectuate the plan. Works closely across other departments and internally with the accounting group in providing financial services support. Develops strong working relationships across the company in order to better understand business needs and to provide superior accounting services and support. May participate and, at times, will lead cross-functional teams within and outside of the finance department. Provides reports and interprets the results of operation to the highest levels of management. Researches special assignments and provides meaningful analysis and recommendations to upper management. Assists with the formulation of accounting policies. Responsible for the preparation of internal financial statements and operating data, coordination of systems and procedures, and special reports as required. Assures protection for the assets of the business through internal control (Sarbanes Oxley) compliance. Assists with various external audits as defined by the Controller. Establishes and implements a sound operational and organizational plan in direct support of the business plan. Spots and corrects irregularities and inconsistencies in financial information. Ensures the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles. Demonstrates expertise in a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Plans, leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Assists in the management of all financial functions including general ledger accounting, shared services, Sarbanes Oxley compliance and various outside audits. Minimum Job Requirements Education Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance Work Experience 5-8 years of experience in business and finance in a senior financial role Multi-faceted direction and planning in a manufacturing or service environment Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Knowledge of database and general ledger accounting computer application systems to supply the most accurate financial information under tight deadlines Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley, GAAP, and FASB Preferred Job Requirements Education  Master’s degree Certification / License  Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Experience with Microsoft Power BI Experience with OneStream Compensation: Generac is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The annual salary for this role is $108,000-140,000. This compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. This role is eligible for variable compensation including short term and long-term incentives. 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 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the 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.”

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