Manager Accounting

Caterpillar - Irving, TX

Full-time - Manager

Irving, TX

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. The Manager Accounting will have the opportunity to gain broad perspectives of Services, Distribution & Digital at Caterpillar, interacting with individuals across the company on financial consolidation and analysis insights. In addition, this role will have the opportunity to develop tools in a fast-paced and innovative global organization. This role will encourage development of leadership skills, utilizing excellent communication, presentation and financial analysis skills, as well as being a liaison with other groups throughout the enterprise. In addition, this role will be heavily involved in implementing strategic finance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Financial analysis and reporting including consolidation and communication of segment results
• Coordinate monthly results, quarterly business review (QBR), quarterly and annual forecasting, which includes explanation of results to the segment Group CFO & Group President
• Liaison between Corporate Accounting as well as other segment CFO groups and the division business resource teams
• Supporting and leading the team through the Global Finance Services Strategy by providing creative solutions that challenge traditional methods and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree within Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports
• Knowledge of processes involved in managing people; ability to lead successful teams, and diligently address issues related to performance and conflicts at the workplace
• Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material
• Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems
• Knowledge of the decision-making process; ability to carefully evaluate the impact of emerging business situations and choose the best path forward communicating actions and activities that maximize organizational performance
• Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Prescription drug coverage (RX)
• 401K plan
• Potential for an annual bonus
• Paid vacation days
• Paid holidays