Career Area:
Accounting

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.

Numbers matter. And relationships too.

At Caterpillar, a career in accounting is not about numbers. It's about helping us make smart and ethical financial decisions. You may not have a hand in building Cat® products, but the guidance you offer makes it possible for us to do our part. That's why we look for accountants who work with the highest levels of integrity, people who have the skills and confidence to serve as trusted advisors. Your financial knowledge matters, of course, but here you will succeed if you also:

• Are a good communicator and leader and know how to make decisions
• Are energetic and tenacious
• Are ready to learn
• Are committed to building strong relationships

Job Summary:

Lead and supervise the staff of the accounting department and act as a primary support to the Finance Manager.. Develop, prepare and distribute reports, which reflect the financial position, results of operations and related financial data for the Subsidiary or Branch on a consolidated US GAAP basis as well as for local statutory purposes. Provide support in the development of accounting processes and reports, maintain account activities, and assist with financial statements during monthly closing. May be responsible for all regulatory reporting.

Job Related Statistics:

Managed Portfolio:More than $750 MM
Number of Contracts:More thanthan 2,500
Number of Functions Managed: Accounting, Reporting, + 2 other functions
Number of Legal Entities Responsible:2 legal entities and their respective branches
Annual Business Volume:Varies by assignment
Annual Expense Budget:Varies by assignment
Annual Payroll Budget:Varies by assignment
Personnel:1 - 6

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directs the work of the accounting department and assist the Finance Manager in carrying out the integration of the subsidiaries into the US GAAP closing process.
• Prepares and distributes on a timely basis reports to the Corporate Accounting Department according to US GAAP.
• Key leader in the Global Business Transformation.
• Acute focus on standardization and simplification of processes.
• Identifies and resolves systems problems and may have leadership role in maintenance of the system.
• Prepares internal management reports with appropriate analysis and comments, such as the significant figures report and income statement variances reports.
• Controls and reconciles inter-company billings.
• Carries out all aspects of local regulatory reporting requirements.
• Reports financial information to CFSC, Cat Inc. treasury, real estate, legal, accounting, etc., as required for their external reporting press releases and surveys.
• Coordinates activities for audit reviews performed by the internal and external auditors
• Assigns work to the staff, reviews their work, gives feedback to employees to achieve continuous improvement, applies HR practices and policies, and creates a work environment in the department that encourages employee satisfaction and increases productivity.
• Participates in accomplishment of continuous improvement objectives for the department. Progress toward accomplishment of these is measured through maintenance of necessary measurements and analysis of associated data. Participates in the identification of problem areas and development of resolutions to address them.
• Understands the Equal Opportunity and Harassment policies of the company, applies them in all aspects of management and maintains an environment, which is consistent with these policies.

Job Requirements:

• Advanced knowledge of and ability to apply math computation skills including basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, as well as statistics and other mathematical concepts used in modeling.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to use the software packages associated with CFSC accounting
• Demonstrated knowledge of US GAAP, FASB's, FOGAP, IFRS and Caterpillar Inc. procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of lease, hedge and "foreign currency" accounting.
• Knowledge of CFSC operations. Business Acumen
• Accurate and timely financial reporting for CFSC, internally and externally.
• Maintain procedures and controls to protect the assets of the company.
• Foster high quality standards driven by company objectives and a strong motivation for continuous improvement of CFSC.
• Assist in maintaining an environment conducive to collaboration across business units and job functions.
• Interpret various SEC and US GAAP regulations and recommend adjustments when changes occur.
• Ensure the provision of accurate and timely information regarding various financial activities to CFSC, Caterpillar Inc., and outside government agencies.

Experience Required:

• University degree in accounting or a relevant business discipline
• 6 years of progressive exempt experience in financial accounting
• Fluent English
• CPA/CMA preferred.
• Budget and forecasting experience
• Experience in supervisory roles

Final Details:

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The Caterpillar Code of Conduct states that we will select, and place employees based on their qualifications for the job to be performed, without regard to race, religion, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or disability. In this company we do not request pregnancy tests, nor HIV tests as requirements for employment entry, permanence or promotion.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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