Caterpillar Inc. · 16 hours ago
Senior Accounting Manager
Peoria, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$148K/yr - $222K/yr
5+ years expCaterpillar Inc. is a global team focused on building stronger, sustainable communities through innovation. The Senior Accounting Manager will manage the audit lifecycle activities for risk-based audits and ensure compliance with internal controls, working closely with various leaders and teams.
ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Interact with a global and diverse team to partner on deeper insights and solve challenges with a customer-oriented mindset
Provide strong leadership and independence in reviewing findings, monitoring and validating action plans, and ensuring sustainable solutions are implemented
Development and maintenance of internal controls, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) control documentation as well as control completion and testing
Work with the legal team on legal and regulatory topics including assisting business partners data privacy assessment completion and Third Party Intermediary (TPI) screening
Facilitate the audit lifecycle activities in support of IAAS internal audits, including coordination with internal audit and the business
Direct and participate in the risk and compliance education, ensuring ongoing and follow up education including regulations, policies, procedures, and trends
Provide visibility of compliance issues/concerns to the Division CFO and Procurement VP
Influence our compliance culture by demonstrating and training on desired behaviors
Overseeing and evaluating the activities of the accounting staff, and providing for their professional development; analyzing and solving accounting problems
Qualification
Required
Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understand the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high level of precision
Intellectual Curiosity / Courage: Initiative to dig into the details and understand the “why” while connecting those details to the bigger picture and challenging the status quo where necessary
Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; capacity to determine root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions to resolve those problems
Business Acumen: Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations
Effective Communication: Utilize effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors
Financial Analysis: Anticipates the potential impact of decisions based on financial data analysis
Leadership: Knowledge of leadership practices and processes; ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives while having a long-term perspective of the future state of things and how to get there
Manage Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation
Decision Making: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; capable of accurately analyzing situations and reaching productive decisions based on informed judgment
Strong internal controls experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in accounting or finance related discipline
Demonstrated success and progression in previously held Accounting or Finance roles
Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and executive presence with the ability to collaborate and partner with peers and leadership
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.
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
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Eric Sporre
Vice President & Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Recent News
2026-01-22
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