Caterpillar Inc. · 1 day ago
Accounting Manager
Caterpillar Inc. is a global team committed to building a better world through innovation and collaboration. The Accounting Manager will coordinate the monthly close, reporting, and analysis for the Global HR function, ensuring financial accuracy and providing guidance to the HR finance team.
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Responsibilities
Lead the monthly close process for Global HR; ensuring accurate financials prior to submitting to Corporate
Manage the quarterly forecast submission and annual budget process
Effectively leading a team of analysts responsible for monthly and quarterly finance and accounting duties
Effectively communicating financial results to functional VP’s and Executive leadership
Oversight of various accounting, audit, and SOX related items
Maintaining financial records in accordance with GAAP and organizational standards
Ensuring the accounting policies and practices of the organization are followed; working closely with internal auditors, public accountants, federal tax examiners, and other financial professionals ensuring that practices are in line with the overall goals of the organization
Drive improvements and efficiencies in financial analysis and reporting processes
Collaborate across a variety of groups at Caterpillar, including finance, accounting, human resources, and business divisions
Partner across the enterprise to support key projects related to Global Finance strategy initiatives
Support the payroll and workday systems from an accounting and finance perspective
Producing accurate and timely financial reports, for internal and external use, in accordance with GAAP and in compliance with section 404 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree within Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience
Minimum 7 years of experience in accounting and/or finance roles
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, 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
These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Company
Caterpillar Inc.
For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world.
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
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2026-01-22
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