Career Area:
Finance
Job Description:
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.
As the Senior Accounting Manager for the OEM Solutions accounting team, you will provide financial analysis and counsel to business leadership within OEM Solutions business unit and Resource Industries Operations & Products. Incumbent provides supervision and technical guidance to a small accounting team, that is on an exciting journey to revitalize processes and achieve greater reporting insights.
What You Will Do:
- Development and oversight of OEM Solutions monthly closing, reporting and analysis processes
- Provide support for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls and adherence to all relevant Compliance topics
- Providing leadership and analysis to the annual business plan and rolling business model quarterly forecasts through the establishment of assumptions and targets, and ongoing analysis and reporting comparisons to target
- Instrumental in the integration of OEM Solutions financials into the larger corporate data streamlining projects to drive simplification and reporting mechanization and capability
- Presentation and explanation of financial results and scorecard metrics to senior management
- Provide guidance for annual SCR and Normals processes
- Provide support and guidance for Invoicing activities under the responsibility of OEM Solutions
- Manages a team and their related workload, prioritizes projects, assigns and reviews work, and controls the daily operating environment.
- Evaluates and reports on staff performance, participates in employee selection, provides career guidance and training direction, complies with personnel practices, and promotes team rewards and successes.
What You Have:
- Leadership: Knowledge of leadership practices and processes; ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives while having a long-term perspective of the future state of things and how to get there.
- Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.
- 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.
- Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.
- Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
- Managing People: Knowledge of processes involved in managing people; ability to lead successful teams, and diligently address issues related to performance and conflicts at the workplace.
- Judgment and Decision Making: Knowledge of the decision-making process; ability to carefully evaluate the impact of emerging business situations and choose the best path forward communicating actions and activities that maximize organizational performance.
What Will Set You Apart:
- Demonstrated ability to learn and explain complex accounting methods
- Comprehensive knowledge of Caterpillar business model/methodology and reporting Segments
- Deep understanding of Caterpillar’s financial systems and transactions, with experience in SAP
- Prior experience with advanced reporting tools such as Power BI
- Proven record of success and accomplishments in previous staff positions, demonstrating the ability to lead through change with vision
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong analytical, process improvement and problem-solving skills
- High level of initiative, leadership, accountability and good judgment
Additional Details:
- Location: Mossville, IL
- Domestic relocation is available for those who qualify
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Summary Pay Range:
$128,470.00 - $192,710.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
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
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Posting Dates:
April 8, 2026 - April 21, 2026
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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