Technical Accounting Manager

Caterpillar Inc.•Nashville, TN

2d•$118,860 - $190,176•Onsite

About The Position

Under broad direction, act as a key technical accounting partner supporting our global business with a focus on US GAAP for complex transactions within Caterpillar’s captive finance subsidiary. Lead the end-to-end Accounting Review of Legal Documents (ARLD) process, ensuring thorough review and assessment of the accounting and reporting implications, while maintaining strong governance, and compliance with US GAAP and SEC requirements. Assignments and work require in-depth knowledge of US GAAP, accounting policies, and practices. Maintaining records of organization's financial activity in accordance with GAAP, organizational standards, and in compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Preparing and/or reviewing financial statements, footnote disclosures, and MD&A for inclusion in our SEC filings.

Requirements

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
Analytical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to accurately analyze complex transactions and apply relevant US GAAP to support financial reporting and related disclosures.
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to work independently, research US GAAP technical accounting topics and prepare accounting research memos.
Effective Communications: Strong presence and ability to build trust through effective communication; demonstrated ability to lead business partners through the accounting implications of complex transactions.
Thorough knowledge of US GAAP and broad understanding of accounting and business processes and systems.
Demonstrated proficiency of MS Office 365 tools including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of Outlook and Teams is recommended.
Applies a broad knowledge of advanced accounting methods and procedures.
Thorough knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting.
A minimum of 6 years of exempt accounting experience is recommended.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of automation and AI tools is a plus.
Advanced Technical Accounting Expertise – Deep knowledge of complex accounting areas (e.g. CECL, loans and leases, revenue recognition, fair value, consolidations, etc.) with the ability to interpret and apply guidance in a practical business context.
Strong US GAAP Knowledge – Proven experience applying US GAAP within corporate or public accounting environments, with solid exposure to financial reporting.
Robust Accounting Foundation – Bachelor’s in accounting, or a related discipline with significant accounting coursework, underpinning strong technical capability.
Professional Accounting Credentials – CPA or CMA designation (or international equivalent), demonstrating a high level of technical proficiency and commitment to the profession.
Public Accounting Experience – Background in public accounting, ideally within a Big 4 or similar firm, with exposure to complex audits and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

Act as a key technical accounting partner supporting our global business with a focus on US GAAP for complex transactions within Caterpillar’s captive finance subsidiary.
Lead the end-to-end Accounting Review of Legal Documents (ARLD) process, ensuring thorough review and assessment of the accounting and reporting implications, while maintaining strong governance, and compliance with US GAAP and SEC requirements.
Maintain records of organization's financial activity in accordance with GAAP, organizational standards, and in compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Prepare and/or review financial statements, footnote disclosures, and MD&A for inclusion in our SEC filings.
Perform a wide variety of intricate and complex accounting tasks.
Analysis of accounting related to non-standard transactions.
Implementation of new US GAAP accounting standards.
Provide US GAAP technical accounting support to global business partners.
SEC disclosure support.
Assist in review of 10Q and 10K financials and provide accounting policy and technical accounting support.