Lead Accountant

Caterpillar•Morton, 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. We are seeking a Lead Accountant to support the Americas Equipment Processing Centers (EPC) within the Product Support & Logistics Division (PSLD) Business Resources team. In this role, you will lead monthly financial planning and analysis for the Americas EPC network, working closely with Operations leaders to deliver accurate financial insights, communicating results to leadership, and partnering with product groups that rely on EPCs for product distribution.

Requirements

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.
Independent decision making: Strong independent decision-making capability, applying sound judgment to assess complex operational and financial issues, recommend effective solutions, and drive issues to resolution with accountability and minimal supervision
Strong financial reporting and analytical skills : Including detailed analysis of P&L accounts, variance investigation, and delivery of accurate financial insights to support business decision-making.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
Cost accounting or Manufacturing accounting knowledge
Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process automation opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead Americas Equipment Processing Centers (EPC) financial planning and analysis.
Partner with the business to provide 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.
Collaborate with Americas EPC Operations as the business analyst, provide financial insights.
Analyze financial impacts and clearly communicate insights to cross-functional leaders and product group partners to support enterprise decision-making project prioritization, and business proposals.