Transformation Analyst I

Solar Turbines•San Diego, CA

12d•$120,660 - $180,900•Onsite

About The Position

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. 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. The Transformation Analyst is a Finance Accounting based role at Solar Turbines. This position will drive operational excellence across the finance and accounting organization by leading process improvement initiatives. The candidate will help implement process enhancements that optimize accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. The candidate will work with Global Accounting Teams to develop solutions to problems of high complexity, collect and validate data from various sources, multiple enterprise applications, to monitor business performance and process adoption. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting expertise, a continuous improvement mindset, and experience with process redesign, automation tools, and system integrations. Key responsibilities include analyzing end‑to-end accounting processes, evaluating pain points, developing standardized procedures, managing process improvement projects, and partnering closely with stakeholders to ensure successful adoption and sustainability of new practices. This role requires strategic thinking coupled with a willingness to dive into operational details.

Requirements

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Communicates well downward, upward, and outward.
Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
Accounting: Knowledge of accounting methods, processes, and tools; ability to maintain and prepare financial statements and reports using accounting methods and processes.
ERP experience is preferred.
Financial Reporting: Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports.

Responsibilities

Analyzing end‑to-end accounting processes
Evaluating pain points
Developing standardized procedures
Managing process improvement projects
Partnering closely with stakeholders to ensure successful adoption and sustainability of new practices