Senior Manager, Commercial Finance & Accounting – North America

Caterpillar Inc.•Nashville, TN

4d•$165,948 - $265,524•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Commercial Finance & Accounting provides strategic leadership for accounting operations, financial reporting, governance, compliance, and accounting policy execution across North America. The role ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with U.S. GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, effective accounting operations, and financial analysis that supports executive decision-making. The position partners with senior business leaders, auditors, regulators, tax professionals, and finance stakeholders to safeguard financial integrity. It also develops talent and drives continuous improvement across accounting processes, combining technical accounting expertise, business acumen, strategic thinking, and people leadership. Cat Financial is a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. that provides financing solutions to customers and Cat dealers for machines, engines, Solar gas turbines, genuine Cat parts, and services. It serves customers globally and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional qualifications.
Ability to lead complex accounting and finance functions and align financial priorities, resources, and decisions with broader business objectives.
Ability to identify and lead responsible applications of artificial intelligence, automation, and Snowflake-supported analytics to improve reconciliations, detect anomalies and variances, strengthen data quality, and improve financial close and reporting.
Ability to communicate complex financial matters clearly, provide well-supported recommendations, and influence executive leaders, external auditors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
Ability to build, coach, and lead high-performing accounting teams by setting expectations, developing talent, promoting collaboration, and reinforcing accountability.
Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ability to apply accounting guidance to complex transactions, reporting matters, and business decisions.
Strong knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, internal control frameworks, risk assessment, control testing, remediation, and financial governance.
Understanding of accounting practices, regulatory expectations, and business considerations in captive finance, banking, equipment finance, financial services, or another highly regulated industry.
Ability to lead accounting operations across multiple legal entities, business units, or geographic markets while maintaining consistent accounting policies, controls, and reporting standards.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted finance partner to senior business leaders, providing financial expertise and commercial perspective for strategic and operational decisions.
Translate financial performance, trends, and business drivers into clear insights and actionable recommendations.
Evaluate business opportunities, explain their financial implications, and support decisions that promote sustainable business performance.
Support long-range planning and strategic initiatives by connecting financial outcomes with broader business priorities.
Develop an understanding of North American business operations, customers, markets, and commercial drivers to provide relevant financial insight.
Connect financial results with underlying business activity and identify operational and commercial factors affecting performance.
Use commercial judgment to challenge assumptions, identify opportunities, and explain the financial impact of decisions.
Build relationships across finance and the wider business so accounting and financial insights support commercial objectives and growth.
Lead North America financial accounting activities, including general ledger oversight, financial reporting, and accounting operations.
Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant internal and external financial reporting.
Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
Direct accounting strategies and continuous improvement initiatives that support business growth and operational excellence.
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 requirements.
Maintain strong internal controls and reporting standards.
Partner with internal and external auditors on audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance activities.
Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures aligned with corporate and business objectives.
Lead responsible applications of AI, automation, and Snowflake-supported analytics to improve accounting and reporting processes.
Build, coach, and lead high-performing accounting teams and develop talent.