Finance Director-US

Clarke

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounts Payable, Alliance/Partner Management, Alternative Energy, Budgeting, Business Growth, Business Support, Cash Flow, Cash Management, Channel Strategies, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Finance, Corporate Policies, Credit and Collections, Decision Support, Distribution Services, Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Projections, Financial Reporting, Financial Strategy, Forecasting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Leadership, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Performance Metrics, Power Plant, Pricing, Process Improvement, Profit & Loss, Project Tracking, Revenue Recognition, Safety/Work Safety, Sustainability, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
POSTED
1 day ago
Why Work at Clarke

Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life.

Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource - energy - that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today's world demands.

Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions - large and small - that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter.

At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization's success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone's responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!

What We Offer

At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Work-life flexibility
  • Recognition and rewards
  • Development and career opportunities
  • A safe and inclusive workplace

Why You Will Love this Job

Location: Hybrid/Glendale, WI

Clarke Energy, a Rehlko Company, is an award-winning multi-national specialist in the engineering, installation and maintenance of engine-based and distributed power plants. We focus on delivering quality installations, backed up with reliable, accountable aftersales support. With a culture of integrity and high ethical standards we are the largest authorised distributor and service provider for INNIO's reciprocating engine business.

The Finance Director-Clarke US is a senior finance leader responsible for the full spectrum of finance activities across a fast-growing, multinational industrial products and EPC business. This role serves as a strategic business partner to business unit Vice President, ensuring finance scales effectively with business growth while maintaining strong financial discipline.

The position combines leadership across FP&A, accounting, cash flow management, and project-based financial analysis (including percentage-of-completion accounting), with a strong focus on profitability, execution, and operational insight. The Finance Director-Clarke US will lead and develop a high-performing team while ensuring alignment with corporate finance requirements and governance standards.

Specific Responsibilities:
  • Strategic Finance Partnership
    Act as a trusted finance partner to the Vice President, providing clear insights on performance, risks, and opportunities. Translate operational drivers into financial outcomes and support decisions on pricing, investments, and growth.
  • Scaling the Finance Function
    Build and evolve finance capabilities to support business growth and complexity. Ensure processes, systems, and controls scale effectively while driving continuous improvement.
  • Project Financial Oversight
    Oversee financial performance of complex projects, including margins, costs, risks, and revenue recognition. Partner with commercial and operations teams on bids, contracts, and execution.
  • FP&A Leadership
    Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning. Drive performance through KPIs, variance analysis, and forward-looking insights to support decision-making.
  • Cash Flow & Working Capital
    Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital. Improve cash conversion, collections, inventory, and payables while linking operations to cash outcomes.
  • Reporting, Controls & Compliance
    Ensure accurate financial reporting in line with US GAAP and corporate policies. Maintain strong

About the Company

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