Large Engines NPI Accountant

Caterpillar•Lafayette, IN

9h•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. Caterpillar’s Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) has an exciting position for a New Product Introduction (NPI) Accountant supporting the C175 Engine & Power Systems platform. This role will provide direct support to the Product / Engineering Director and their team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or Business and/or 4+ years equivalent experience
Knowledge of finance and accounting practices, financial analysis, and reporting; ability to apply finance knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material. Adapts financial analysis methods to support organizational goals.
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. Explains the organization's business model.
Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment. Makes sound business decisions on behalf of the group when faced with complex and contradictory alternatives.
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.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated success and progression in previous roles
Strong communication, interpersonal skills and executive presence with the ability to collaborate and partner across peers and leadership
Initiative, leadership, good judgement, effective organization skills, and accountability
Ability to resolve issues independently and with worldwide / diverse teams.
Ability to take an Enterprise point of view and lead with our Values in Action.
Experience with cash flow analysis generating Net Present Value (NPV) / Internal Rate of Return (IRR) and following gateway approval processes

Responsibilities

Strategic partner to product engineering, procurement, and supply chain teams
Lead medium to high complexity NPI / New Supplier Introduction (NSI) financial analysis
Assess & identify customer profitability opportunities
Research & Engineering (R&E) analysis & support
Support & develop Analytics Center of Excellence (ACOE) resources
Ad hoc project leadership