Accountant

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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 opportunity for a Lead Accountant supporting the Autonomy and Automation (A&A) Product Group within the Caterpillar Technology Division. Caterpillar Technology is transforming the way our customers work – not just by building smarter machines, but by delivering integrated, scalable solutions that deliver real-world outcomes.  Technology is a competitive differentiator. We collaborate with partners across the enterprise to advance technologies which helps enhance site safety, productivity and efficiency across customer operations worldwide.  Our focus isn’t just on what we build, but how we build it. We scale technology solutions across the business. We spearhead product development tools and processes. We collaborate with our partners to provide a seamless experience for our customers. We are obsessed with speed, simplicity and customer outcomes. Cat Technology also owns enterprise-wide initiatives in innovation, research and development, autonomy and automation, manufacturing automation and advanced materials, ensuring Caterpillar continues to lead the industry in technological excellence and engineering innovation.

In this role, you will lead support for the Autonomy & Automation NPI team. The activities, including, but not limited to, prepare monthly financial reports, forecast and decision support activities including multiple Business Proposals, assist the 2030 growth initiatives supporting the technology transformation, as well as supporting OPACC improvement agendas.  This is a great opportunity to support management of developing technology strategies in a fast-paced environment.

What You Will Do:

• Monthly financial planning and analysis
• Support A&A OPACC Improvement Agenda (OIA)
• Investment analysis of major initiatives
• Partner with the business to provide deeper strategic insights and solve challenges with a customer-oriented mindset
• Influence our finance culture by demonstrating desired behaviors, including but not limited to continuous improvement

What You Have:

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail:  Understand the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high level of precision.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Financial Reporting:  Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools for financial reporting; ability to apply finance knowledge appropriately to diverse situations as well as read, interpret, and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.

What Will Set You Apart:

• Accounting or Finance degree
• Financial Reporting & Investment Analysis experience

Additional Information:

• This position may be based in Peoria, IL; Tucson, AZ; or Dallas, TX offices
• International and Domestic travel up to 5%

• Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify.

• Sponsorship is not available.

Summary Pay Range:

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:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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

Posting Dates:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.     

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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