Senior Director of Corporate Accounting and SEC Reporting

Caterpillar Inc.•Irving, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This is Caterpillar Caterpillar’s Global Finance Services Division is seeking a Senior Director of Corporate Accounting and SEC Reporting to provide enterprise‑level leadership over the company’s global accounting, consolidation, and external reporting activities. This is a highly visible and influential role responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and transparency of Caterpillar Inc.’s consolidated financial statements and public disclosures, including judgmental and highly complex accounting estimates that materially impact reported results. In this role, you will lead the teams responsible for the global monthly close, U.S. GAAP consolidated financial reporting, and SEC filings (Forms 10‑Q and 10‑K) for a complex, multinational, publicly traded company. You will also provide senior‑level oversight of enterprise‑wide accounting estimates and processes, including warranty reserves, post‑sale credit accruals, and intercompany profit elimination, ensuring estimates are well‑supported, consistently applied, and appropriately reflected in external reporting. As a key advisor to senior leadership, you will partner closely with Finance, Technical Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Investor Relations, and global business units to address complex accounting matters and ensure high‑quality external reporting. This role is based in Irving, Texas and leads a team of 14 professionals, including three direct reports, and reports directly to Caterpillar’s Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer.

Requirements

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
Finance and Accounting: Knowledge of finance and accounting practices, financial analysis, and reporting; ability to apply finance knowledge appropriately to diverse situations
Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material
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
Bachelor's and/or Master’s degree in Accounting or the equivalent
15+ years of experience in accounting roles with increasing levels of responsibility
Strong background in consolidations, complex accounting transactions, and enterprise‑wide financial reporting processes.
Experience in the Corporate Accounting/SEC Reporting function of a large, multinational public company
A strong attention to detail and excellent executive communication skills with the ability to clearly convey complex accounting topics.
Proven ability to lead managers, influence senior executives, and operate effectively in a matrixed, global environment.

Nice To Haves

Professional Certification (Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA))
Public Accounting experience is preferred
Knowledge of the Caterpillar organization, its products, policies and procedures

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational leadership for Caterpillar’s corporate accounting and SEC reporting functions
Oversee all aspects of the consolidated monthly close process for a large, global organization with complex legal entity and business structures in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Manage the enterprise warranty and post‑sale credit accrual processes, including methodology, governance, and coordination across the business
Lead the preparation, review, and filing of quarterly and annual SEC reports (Forms 10‑Q and 10‑K), ensuring accuracy, transparency, and regulatory compliance
Collaborate closely with Technical Accounting, Tax, and Treasury to ensure new accounting guidance is properly reflected in Caterpillar’s financial statements and SEC filings
Partner with Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis Team, Legal, and Investor Relations on earnings releases, disclosures, and external communications
Serve as a key leader in supporting internal and external audits, including coordination with external auditors and oversight of SOX‑related controls impacting financial reporting
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on close efficiency, standardization, automation, and data quality
Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing organization of approximately 14 accounting and reporting professionals, including three direct reports
Build a strong leadership bench through coaching, succession planning, and deliberate talent development
Communicate effectively within the team and with internal and external customers and data providers, including presentations to all levels of management