Accounting Manager

Caterpillar Inc.•Mossville, IL

8d•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. As the Senior Accounting Manager for the OEM Solutions accounting team, you will provide financial analysis and counsel to business leadership within OEM Solutions business unit and Resource Industries Operations & Products. Incumbent provides supervision and technical guidance to a small accounting team, that is on an exciting journey to revitalize processes and achieve greater reporting insights.

Requirements

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.
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.
Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.
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.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to learn and explain complex accounting methods
Comprehensive knowledge of Caterpillar business model/methodology and reporting Segments
Deep understanding of Caterpillar’s financial systems and transactions, with experience in SAP
Prior experience with advanced reporting tools such as Power BI
Proven record of success and accomplishments in previous staff positions, demonstrating the ability to lead through change with vision
Excellent communication skills
Strong analytical, process improvement and problem-solving skills
High level of initiative, leadership, accountability and good judgment

Responsibilities

Development and oversight of OEM Solutions monthly closing, reporting and analysis processes
Provide support for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls and adherence to all relevant Compliance topics
Providing leadership and analysis to the annual business plan and rolling business model quarterly forecasts through the establishment of assumptions and targets, and ongoing analysis and reporting comparisons to target
Instrumental in the integration of OEM Solutions financials into the larger corporate data streamlining projects to drive simplification and reporting mechanization and capability
Presentation and explanation of financial results and scorecard metrics to senior management
Provide guidance for annual SCR and Normals processes
Provide support and guidance for Invoicing activities under the responsibility of OEM Solutions
Manages a team and their related workload, prioritizes projects, assigns and reviews work, and controls the daily operating environment.
Evaluates and reports on staff performance, participates in employee selection, provides career guidance and training direction, complies with personnel practices, and promotes team rewards and successes.