SAP Finance Solution Lead - General Ledger (GL)

Caterpillar Inc. • Irving, TX

22h • $112,710 - $183,140 • 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 IT-Corporate Services Division (Finance IT) has an opening for a SAP Finance General Ledger (GL) Senior functional consultant at the USA, Peoria/AD or Dallas facility to support implementation projects for SAP/ERP Finance Deployments. The ideal candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, functional leads, and technical teams to ensure efficient financial close, accurate reporting, and compliance with financial regulations. What You Will Do: Lead the configuration and implementation of SAP General Ledger (GL) processes in SAP S/4HANA, ensuring alignment with business requirements and project objectives. Design and configure key GL components, including chart of accounts, ledger structures, document splitting, and financial period closing processes. Support the integration of GL with other financial components such as Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Accounting (FI-AA), and Controlling (CO). Conduct requirement gathering workshops, process mapping, and gap analysis to identify and address business needs. Develop functional specifications for custom reports or system enhancements related to GL processes. Assist in data migration activities, including the migration of opening balances and historical transactions. Troubleshoot and resolve functional issues related to GL during development, testing, and post-go-live support. Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT), system testing, and business sign-off activities to ensure successful implementation. Ensure compliance with corporate financial reporting standards and regulatory requirements. Provide leadership and guidance to junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless end-to-end process integration and alignment. What You Have: Technical Skills- Strong expertise in SAP GL processes, including chart of accounts, ledger structures, document splitting, and financial period closing. Experience in SAP Implementation projects with Finance focus In-depth knowledge of integration points between GL and other SAP modules such as AP, AR, FI-AA, and CO. Knowledge of other Finance systems like GLS, BMS, Globals etc and integration knowledge of these systems with SAP systems. Experience in preparing functional specifications for custom developments and enhancements. Proficiency in SAP tools and technologies Leadership and Management Skills- Proven ability to lead and manage teams, ensuring successful project delivery. Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex functional issues. Experience in process mapping, gap analysis, and designing solutions to meet business requirements. Communication and Collaboration Skills- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with business stakeholders and technical teams. Strong collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams and ensure seamless process integration. Top Candidates Will Also Have: Any Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting or Information Technology or Related field. 8 + Years of relevant working experience in SAP Finance with focus on GL processes SAP certifications in Finance or related areas is a plus Overall Experience of 10+ Years in IT Additional Info: The ideal location for this role is East Peoria-IL, Irving-TX This position may require 10% travel. About Caterpillar – For more than a century, Caterpillar has helped build a better, more sustainable world. With 2025 sales and revenues of $67.6 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is shaping the future as the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Backed by one of the largest independent global dealer networks and financing services through Cat Financial, the company’s primary business segments: Power & Energy, Construction Industries and Resource Industries are solving customers’ toughest challenges through commercial excellence and advanced technology, driven by a highly skilled, dedicated global team. Learn more at www.caterpillar.com. Summary Pay Range: $112,710.00 - $183,140.00 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. Benefits: Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits. Medical, dental, and vision benefits Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.) 401(k) savings plans Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Health Lifestyle Programs Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts Career Development Incentive bonus Disability benefits Life Insurance Parental leave Adoption benefits Tuition Reimbursement These benefits also apply to part-time employees This position requires working onsite five days a week. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers. Posting Dates: March 2, 2026 - March 10, 2026 Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community. There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.

Requirements

• Strong expertise in SAP GL processes, including chart of accounts, ledger structures, document splitting, and financial period closing.
• Experience in SAP Implementation projects with Finance focus
• In-depth knowledge of integration points between GL and other SAP modules such as AP, AR, FI-AA, and CO.
• Knowledge of other Finance systems like GLS, BMS, Globals etc and integration knowledge of these systems with SAP systems.
• Experience in preparing functional specifications for custom developments and enhancements.
• Proficiency in SAP tools and technologies
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams, ensuring successful project delivery.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex functional issues.
• Experience in process mapping, gap analysis, and designing solutions to meet business requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with business stakeholders and technical teams.
• Strong collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams and ensure seamless process integration.

Nice To Haves

• Any Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting or Information Technology or Related field.
• 8 + Years of relevant working experience in SAP Finance with focus on GL processes
• SAP certifications in Finance or related areas is a plus
• Overall Experience of 10+ Years in IT

Responsibilities

• Lead the configuration and implementation of SAP General Ledger (GL) processes in SAP S/4HANA, ensuring alignment with business requirements and project objectives.
• Design and configure key GL components, including chart of accounts, ledger structures, document splitting, and financial period closing processes.
• Support the integration of GL with other financial components such as Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Accounting (FI-AA), and Controlling (CO).
• Conduct requirement gathering workshops, process mapping, and gap analysis to identify and address business needs.
• Develop functional specifications for custom reports or system enhancements related to GL processes.
• Assist in data migration activities, including the migration of opening balances and historical transactions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve functional issues related to GL during development, testing, and post-go-live support.
• Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT), system testing, and business sign-off activities to ensure successful implementation.
• Ensure compliance with corporate financial reporting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide leadership and guidance to junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless end-to-end process integration and alignment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
• 401(k) savings plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Health Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Career Development
• Incentive bonus
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level