Senior Accountant

Caterpillar Inc.•Irving, TX

2d•$128,470 - $192,710•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is a strategic finance partner to IT leadership within Caterpillar’s IT Business Resources group. The role leads finance support for segment Group Chief Information Officers (GCIOs) and vice-presidents across Cybersecurity, Finance and HR Systems, IT HR, and IT Strategy. It involves frequent interaction with vice-presidents, GCIOs, and directors, and supports a cost structure exceeding $300 million through budgeting, forecasting, and internal management reporting. The role also partners with GCIO organizations on segment IT charges, consumption trends, and full-year forecast impacts; supports corporate financial submissions; and serves as the primary liaison between IT Business Resources and Corporate Finance. The position provides strategic focus on complex financial and IT services issues, supports capital reporting and analysis as needed, and champions adoption of AI-enabled tools for continuous improvement and data-driven insights. The role is onsite five days a week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a business-related field.
Ability to complete tasks with a high level of precision and attention to detail.
Knowledge of analytical techniques and tools, with the ability to identify root causes and develop alternative solutions.
Effective communication skills, including the ability to transmit, receive, and accurately interpret information and needs.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities and prioritize time effectively.
Knowledge of financial analysis tools and approaches, with the ability to interpret financial and numerical information and draw accurate conclusions.

Nice To Haves

Ability to quickly adopt AI-enabled technologies and tools to accelerate continuous improvement and deliver actionable, data-driven insights.
Ability to work independently with cross-functional teams in multiple locations.
Ability to analyze processes and procedures and identify efficiency opportunities.
A proven record of initiative and the ability to take action and influence decisions to achieve organizational goals.

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic finance partner to IT leadership and support segment GCIOs and relevant vice-president organizations.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and internal management reporting for a cost structure exceeding $300 million.
Partner with GCIO organizations to provide insights into segment IT charges, consumption trends, and anticipated full-year forecast impacts.
Support corporate financial submissions and serve as the primary liaison between Caterpillar IT Business Resources and Corporate Finance.
Lead initiatives focused on complex financial and IT services issues.
Partner with the Division Capital Coordinator as necessary to provide timely, decision-ready reporting and analysis for GCIO and Cybersecurity organizations.
Champion strategic adoption of AI-enabled technologies and tools to accelerate continuous improvement and provide actionable, data-driven insights.
Provide ad-hoc analysis and reporting as needed.