Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & Risk Management Accounting Support

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.

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

Our common values and focus on inclusion and respect drive the decisions made by our company, teams and people. This is why we are committed to hiring and building diverse teams representative of the customers we serve globally. When you join our team, you can apply your unique life and job experiences and work in an environment where your ideas are heard, your contributions are celebrated, and your whole-self matters.

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.

About Cat Financial

Cat Financial is a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For more than 40 years, Cat Financial has provided a wide range of financing solutions to customers and Cat dealers for machines, engines, Solar gas turbines, genuine Cat parts and services.

Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Cat Financial serves customers globally with offices and subsidiaries located throughout North and South America, Asia, Australia, Europe and Africa. Visit cat.com to learn more about Cat Financial.

JOB SUMMARY: Provide technical accounting leadership supporting accurate financial reporting in accordance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Standards (GAAP) partnering extensively with teams across the Cat Financial organization as well as Cat Inc corporate accounting. Research technical accounting guidance for complex business transactions and corporate initiatives, provide ongoing monitoring and validation of critical accounting policies and lead implementation of new accounting standards.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Leads technical accounting research for complex transactions and new products/programs across the global Cat Financial organization. Recommends accounting treatment, including the preparation and review of position memos and ensures concurrence, where applicable, from our external auditors.

2.Communicates/reviews assessments of significant accounting matters with senior management and external auditors.

3.Provides guidance on accounting treatment to senior management for significant transactions before they are executed to advise management on the possible accounting implications.

4.Reviews and provides guidance on technical accounting research/documentation completed by others on the team.

5.Monitors new accounting guidance, evaluates the impact, and assists with implementation working with the applicable Cat Financial teams, Cat Inc corporate accounting and our external auditors.

6.Prepares and/or reviews Form 10-Q and Form 10-K disclosures.

7.Maintains and provides updates as needed to existing accounting policies and recommends new policies as needed.

8.Makes recommendations for changes in Cat Financial operational policies and procedures to ensure continued compliance with US GAAP.

9.Provides training on technical accounting topics and accounting policies.

10. Participates in enterprise strategic projects, as needed.

11. Establishes strong business partnerships across the enterprise both within and external to the Cat Financial Controllership function.

12. Leads, coaches, and develops a team of technical accounting professionals.

13. Understands the Equal Opportunity and Harassment policies of the company, applies them in all aspects of management and maintains an environment, which is consistent with these policies.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND KNOWLEDGE:

1.Thorough knowledge of and advanced ability to apply US GAAP and Cat Financial/Caterpillar Inc. accounting policies and practices.

2.Advanced knowledge of loan and lease accounting guidance.

3.Working knowledge of Cat Financial operations, including products and customers.

4.Working knowledge of Cat Financial operational policies and procedures.

5.Strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills to develop team members and persuade others to take action.

6.Strong decision-making and ability to work independently on multiple projects simultaneously, with minimal involvement from management.

7.Proven ability to foster high quality standards driven by company objectives and a strong motivation for continuous improvement.

8.Proven ability to maintain an environment conducive to collaboration across business units and job functions.

9.Exhibits strength across the Caterpillar Leadership Attributes: Demonstrates our values and enterprise behavior, Demonstrates good business skills and judgement, Demonstrates courage and emotional intelligence, Sets challenging targets and prioritizes to achieve results, Ability to create the vision and lead change, Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, Recruits and develops the best talent.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: A 4-year college or university degree in accounting or a relevant business discipline and a minimum of 10 years progressive exempt experience in, and a thorough knowledge of the financial accounting activities of a multinational company are recommended.

Experience with public company financial reporting and technical accounting research/documentation and supervision and leadership is recommended. CPA or equivalent certification is required.

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at anytime to address the evolving needs of the organization.

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Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

March 26, 2024 - April 9, 2024

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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