Staff Acct II - Accountable

Caterpillar Inc.•Peoria, IL

2d•$112,710 - $169,060

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. We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Accountant supporting the Hydraulic Mining Shovels (HMS) Product Group within the Resource Industries Operations & Product Division (RIOP). In this role, you will lead the monthly financial planning and analysis for the HMS Product Group, support its OPACC improvement agenda, and drive all OPACC reporting. You will work closely with leaders within the HMS Product Group as well as peers within the RIOP Financial Consolidations Team.

Requirements

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understand the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high level of precision.
Intellectual Curiosity / Courage: Initiative to dig into the details and understand the “why” while connecting those details to the bigger picture and challenging the status quo where necessary.
Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; capacity to determine root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions to resolve those problems.
Effective Communication: Utilize effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Manage Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
Decision Making: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; capable of accurately analyzing situations and reaching productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Financial Planning & Analysis: Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools for financial reporting; ability to apply finance knowledge appropriately to diverse situations as well as read, interpret, and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.
Vision for Change: See opportunities for change and establish the big picture vision as well as drive thinking and planning towards a long-term strategic goal.

Nice To Haves

Accounting or Finance degree
Financial Reporting & Analysis experience

Responsibilities

Lead HMS monthly financial planning and analysis
Support HMS OPACC Improvement Agenda (OIA) – including NPI analysis
Prepare and analyze Accountable Reporting Tool (ART), OPACC Analysis Tool (OAT) and Share of Market OPACC (SMO) updates
Partner with the business to provide deeper strategic insights and solve challenges with a customer-oriented mindset
Influence our finance culture by demonstrating desired behaviors, including but not limited to continuous improvement