Caterpillar Inc. · 13 hours ago
Financial Systems Governance Lead - Legal Entity Reporting
Irving, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$148K/yr - $222K/yrCaterpillar Inc. is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment. The Financial Systems Governance Lead – Legal Entity Reporting plays a critical role in shaping Caterpillar’s financial reporting processes, focusing on governance and system design, primarily with SAP and related ERP platforms.
ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Act as the primary liaison between technology teams and business process owners, ensuring business needs are represented during system design and redesign
Serve as the subject matter expert for Legal Entity Reporting, providing guidance on system design and resolving process-related issues
Own the roadmap for CCR Light projects, including Service Center migrations, De-consolidation projects, M&A Activity - Acquisitions, Liquidations
Lead the execution of CCR Light deployments in close collaboration with the Financial Systems Delivery Team
Support M&A initiatives by onboarding acquired entities and integrating them into Caterpillar’s financial systems and processes
Contribute to the design phase of the Harmonizer Project, ensuring accuracy and integrity in financial reporting
Drive financial aspects of future SAP S/4 upgrade projects, including modernization of the CBS SAP system
Provide expertise on multiple ERP deployments and other projects, serving as a Foreign Currency SME
Establish and enforce technical standards, best practices, and internal control requirements, including SOX compliance
Govern change requests to ensure alignment with global standards and business objectives
Participate in onboarding projects by developing cost estimates (ROMs), timelines, and related deliverables
Partner with stakeholders—including Corporate Consolidations and business units—to gather requirements and translate them into scalable system designs
Offer strategic input on financial transformation initiatives and system enhancements
Communicate effectively with global stakeholders on financial systems governance and accounting-related matters
Qualification
Required
Experience in accounting or financial systems roles
Hands-on experience with SAP and other ERP platforms, including system design, integrations, and implementations
Strong understanding of finance transformation principles and practices
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
Solid accounting knowledge and familiarity with core financial processes
Demonstrated leadership, communication, and business acumen
Ability to thrive in a global, matrixed environment and collaborate across diverse teams
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
401(k) savings plans
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Health Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Career Development
Incentive bonus
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Company
Caterpillar Inc.
For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world.
Founded in 1925
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.51BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAdvanced Propulsion Centre UK
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3.5B
2024-10-31Grant· $5.04M
2019-06-23Grant
Leadership Team
George Moubayed
Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer / Senior Vice President Enterprise Strategy Division
E
Eric Sporre
Vice President & Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Recent News
2026-01-22
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