Job Description:
Career Area:
Finance
Job Description:
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.
We have an exciting position open within Caterpillar seeking a Senior Accountant to join Resource Industries Operations and Products (RIOP Division) Finance Team. This position will work with the eight global RIOP Operations facilities along with all RIOP product groups. RIOP is a dynamic global division consisting of a portfolio of prime products, components, and services that meet the needs of clients and customers through manufacturing, engineering, design, commercial, and support teams located globally.
In this role you will regularly use your strong business judgement & robust problem-solving abilities to help functional leaders drive value through the enterprise. This position will be regularly exposed to a variety of accounting functions, accomplish a high level of complex and/or technical analysis, and make business decisions and recommendations as appropriate. This role will also encourage you to demonstrate and develop your communication and presentation skills, along with providing avenues to interact regularly with facility & Resource Industries Finance management.
What you will do:
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) lead for RIOP manufacturing facilities responsible for consolidation and analysis of actual results and forecasting cycles.
- Financial reporting system (Axiom) expert for RIOP Ops team responsible for developing reports, validate/improve data, system support/development, etc.
- FP&A Lead for RIOP Divisional results for variable labor & burden and freight
- Collaborate and lead FP&A activities across all eight global manufacturing facilities
- Lead for RIOP Ops OneStream financial reporting system install initiative
- Develop executive level presentations and analysis of results for RIOP leadership and Division CFO
- Participate in strategic studies on leading manufacturing initiatives on automation & digital factory
- Education Experience: 4-year degree, preferably in accounting, finance or business-related degree; 4+ years of job-related experience
- Analytical Thinking: 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.
- Decision Making & Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
- Financial Analysis : Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.
- Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time
- Effective Communications: 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.
- Professional Certification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or equivalent
- MBA, master's degree in accounting, or equivalent
- SAP experience
- Prior experience with or willingness to learn tools such as Axiom, Power BI, Tableau, etc.
- This position will be located in our South Milwaukee, WI office with alternative location options (Decatur, IL; East Peoria, IL; Peoria, IL; Denison, TX)
- This role is a full time, hybrid position and currently requires 3 days a week in office
- Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify
- Sponsorship is not available
Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
Final details:
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#LI - Hybrid
Summary Pay Range:
$108,360.00 - $162,480.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Annual incentive bonus plan*
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
401k savings plan
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Healthy Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Programs
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Development
*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines .
Posting Dates:
December 10, 2024 - January 6, 2025
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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