Technical Accounting Manager
About The Position
The Technical Accounting Manager acts under broad direction as a key technical accounting partner supporting Cat Financial’s global business, with a focus on US GAAP and complex transactions within Caterpillar’s captive finance subsidiary. The role leads the end-to-end Accounting Review of Legal Documents (ARLD) process, assessing accounting and reporting implications while maintaining strong governance and compliance with US GAAP and SEC requirements. The position requires in-depth knowledge of US GAAP, accounting policies, and practices. It maintains financial records in accordance with GAAP and organizational standards, including compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and prepares and/or reviews financial statements, footnote disclosures, and MD&A for SEC filings. It may also involve analyzing non-standard transactions, implementing new US GAAP standards, providing technical accounting support to global business partners, and supporting SEC disclosures. The role is based onsite at Caterpillar’s Nashville main office five days per week. Relocation is available; visa sponsorship is not available.
Requirements
- Thorough knowledge of US GAAP, accounting policies, and accounting and business processes and systems.
- Ability to analyze complex transactions accurately and apply relevant US GAAP to financial reporting and related disclosures.
- Ability to work independently, research technical accounting topics, and prepare accounting research memos.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust and lead business partners through complex accounting implications.
- Ability to manage a wide variety of intricate and complex accounting tasks under broad direction.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 tools, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related discipline with significant accounting coursework.
- A minimum of 6 years of exempt accounting experience is recommended.
Nice To Haves
- Deep knowledge of complex accounting areas such as CECL, loans and leases, revenue recognition, fair value, or consolidations.
- CPA or CMA designation, or international equivalent.
- Public accounting experience, ideally with a Big 4 or similar firm and exposure to complex audits and financial reporting.
- Knowledge of Outlook and Teams.
- Knowledge of automation and AI tools.
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end Accounting Review of Legal Documents (ARLD) process, reviewing and assessing accounting and reporting implications.
- Maintain strong governance and compliance with US GAAP and SEC requirements.
- Maintain records of the organization’s financial activity in accordance with GAAP, organizational standards, and Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
- Prepare and/or review financial statements, footnote disclosures, and MD&A for SEC filings.
- Analyze accounting for non-standard transactions and support implementation of new US GAAP accounting standards.
- Provide US GAAP technical accounting support to global business partners.
- Assist in reviewing 10-Q and 10-K financials and provide accounting policy and technical accounting support.
- Research US GAAP technical accounting topics and prepare accounting research memos.
- Guide business partners through the accounting implications of complex transactions.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and volunteer time
- 401(k) savings plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Health Lifestyle Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
- Career Development
- Incentive bonus
- Disability benefits
- Life Insurance
- Parental leave
- Adoption benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation is available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
