Senior Accounting Consultant

Caterpillar Inc.•Tucson, AZ

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 Resource Industries Operations and Products (RIOP) division has an exciting position as Senior Accounting Consultant for the RI Electrification product group and the Tucson Proving Grounds (TPG). This position is responsible for partnering with the business to drive outcomes that will lead to profitable growth. In this role, you will be a strategic partner providing insights into many areas of the business and providing monthly financial support including analysis and forecasting. This position will report to the RIOP Rigid Frame Trucks Senior Director of Finance.

Requirements

Leadership: Knowledge of leadership practices and processes; ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives while having a long-term perspective of the future state of things and how to get there.
Finance and Accounting: Knowledge of finance and accounting practices, financial analysis, and reporting; ability to apply finance knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
Financial Forecasting and Modeling: Knowledge of processes, tools and techniques of financial forecasting and modeling; ability to explore and evaluate alternative financial scenarios and results.
Business Acumen: 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.
Strategic Thinking: Knowledge of the importance of "big picture" thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in an Accounting or Finance related discipline.
CPA or CMA preferred.
Demonstrated success and progression in previously held Accounting or Finance roles
Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and executive presence with the ability to collaborate and partner across peers and leadership

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of accountable analysis, insights, and reporting of financial results on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis for the Electrification and TPG groups.
Provide commercial support for the Electrification product group
Engage with the product group leadership to provide insights and analysis to inform business decisions driving profitable growth.
Provide business analysis support by establishing target costs, cost monitoring, value chain analysis, investment analysis, sourcing analysis, product costing, and supporting new product introduction projects.
Effectively lead, influence, and interact with a global and diverse team.
Support Caterpillar Global Finance Strategy through transformation of our processes and automation to help generate business insights.