Manager Accounting

Caterpillar•Irving, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Manager is a key member of Caterpillar’s Corporate Accounting team, supporting enterprise cash flow reporting, equipment lease accounting, and financial statement preparation. The role leads the monthly preparation of the company’s cash flow statements, partners cross-functionally to ensure complex transactions are accurately recorded, and serves as the subject matter expert for these responsibilities. The position leads one direct report and communicates with internal and external customers and data providers, including presenting to senior management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
At least 6 years of job-related experience.
Knowledge of analytical techniques and tools, with the ability to determine root causes of organizational problems and develop alternative solutions.
Ability to communicate effectively and accurately transmit, receive, and interpret information and needs.
Knowledge of accounting methods, processes, and tools, including maintaining and preparing financial statements and reports.
Knowledge of financial reporting processes, methods, and tools, and the ability to create and maintain accurate, thorough financial reports.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification such as CPA, CMA, or equivalent.
Prior public accounting experience; Big 4 experience is a significant plus.
Knowledge of Caterpillar’s organization, products, policies, and procedures.
Proven ability to manage large, complex accounting calculations or transactions.

Responsibilities

Lead one direct report in the monthly preparation of multiple cash flow statements, including Caterpillar Inc.’s Consolidated Statement of Cashflows.
Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and footnote disclosures for Caterpillar SEC filings, including 10-Qs and 10-Ks.
Work with Technical Accounting Managers to ensure complex transactions are properly reflected in the statement of cash flow.
Participate in special projects and support process improvement initiatives.
Communicate effectively with the team and internal and external customers and data providers, including presenting to all levels of management.
Champion the use of new technologies and tools to analyze financial data and improve the efficiency of monthly and forecasting processes.
Take part in special projects and ad hoc reporting requests upon request.