Accounting Manager - FP&A

Caterpillar Inc.•Peoria, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. It's More Than a Job, It's a Career The Manager Accounting– FP&A will be responsible for the Integrated Components Division (ICD) - Wear & Maintenance reporting activities, including, but not limited to, preparation of monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports. This individual leads the ICD Wear & Maintenance Consolidations Reporting Group, working in tandem with the Analysis Senior Manager to prepare enterprise monthly and quarterly financial analysis and communicate results to Senior Leadership. This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your work will be highly visible at all levels of the company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree within Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience.
Financial Reporting: Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports.
Strong Systems and Data Analysis knowledge.
Managing People: Knowledge of processes involved in managing people; ability to lead successful teams, and diligently address issues related to performance and conflicts at the workplace.
Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.
Analytical Thinking: 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.
Judgment and Decision Making: 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.
Effective Communications: 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.

Responsibilities

Preparing monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements.
Effectively leading a diverse team of skilled senior analysts responsible for monthly and quarterly financial analysis and reporting
Effectively communicating financial results to the leadership within the division
Maintaining financial records in accordance with GAAP and organizational standards
Collaborate across the ICD Wear & Maintenance facilities for financial analysis
Drive improvements and efficiencies in financial analysis and reporting processes
Collaborate across a variety of groups at Caterpillar, including finance, accounting, commercial and business divisions
Partner across the enterprise to support key projects related to Global Finance strategy initiatives.