Career Area:FinanceJob 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.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.About Cat FinancialCat 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.Role Definition
Manages the financial record keeping, reporting, tax filing and other accounting functions for the organization.
Responsibilities
Producing accurate and timely financial reports, for internal and external use, in accordance with GAAP and in compliance with section 404 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Preparing or leading preparation of reports which summarize and forecast business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings, based on past, present and expected operations.
Ensuring the accounting policies and practices of the organization are followed; working closely with internal auditors, public accountants, federal tax examiners, and other financial professionals ensuring that practices are in line with the overall goals of the organization.
Overseeing and evaluating the activities of the accounting staff, and providing for their professional development; analyzing and solving accounting problems.
Consideration for Top Candidates:
Oracle Expertise : Skilled in Oracle database management and configuration. Familiarity with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is advantageous.
Servant Leadership : Demonstrates a servant leadership approach, focusing on the development and well-being of team members, with at least 6 years of management/leadership experience.
Financial Services Background : Previous experience in the financial services sector.
Preferred Qualifications : CPA or CMA certification is preferred.
Skill DescriptorsPlanning: 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.Level Working Knowledge: Contributes to short-term operational plans. Anticipates and adapts to plan changes. Monitors progress of work against plan as required to meet objectives. Reports variances and makes agreed-upon corrections. Under guidance, develops tactical plan for own direct responsibility.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.Level Extensive Experience: Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances. Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation. Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research. Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts. Chooses among a diverse set of analytical tools according to the nature of the situation. Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks, and chances for success before recommending a course of action.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.Level Extensive Experience: Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient. Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness. Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work. Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate. Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.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.Level Extensive Experience: Discerns between "signal" and "noise" when considering courses of action. Selects the right activities to work on from a range of competing priorities. Stands by decisions in the face of conflict or unexpected outcome. Makes the transition from evaluation to conclusion readily and in a timely manner. Revisits decisions when appropriate, but infrequently and without disrupting focus.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.Level Extensive Experience: Anticipates and manages difficult interpersonal situations and conflicts; resolves them to mutual satisfaction. Consults within the team; seeks inputs from subordinates and considers all views while making decisions. Implements coaching and mentoring programs to ensure the holistic development of employees. Monitors employee morale and satisfaction; recognizes employee contributions and achievements. Regularly reviews employee performance and provides constructive feedback. Works collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds; understands their needs and perspectives.Accounting: Knowledge of accounting methods, processes, and tools; ability to maintain and prepare financial statements and reports using accounting methods and processes.Level Extensive Experience: Supervises all aspects of an accounting function. Consults on the effectiveness and efficiency of accounting process flow. Oversees the process and data flow between accounting systems and sub-systems. Develops an accounting system for the management of assets, liabilities and transactions. Formulates accounting practices for general ledger, A-P, A-R and assets. Evaluates the organization's and industry's practices on how capital assets are depreciated.Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.Level Extensive Experience: Applies principles used to evaluate the economics of investment decisions. Interprets major types of financial statements issued by the organization. Utilizes basic qualitative and quantitative tools and techniques with proficiency. Works with a specific financial analysis tool set. Implements valid financial analysis aligned with key criteria.Financial Reporting: Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports.Level Extensive Experience: Designs and interprets varied and complex financial reports. Advises others on the methods and purposes to create accurate financial reports. Monitors and ensures accuracy of the use of a variety of financial report-writing tools. Updates or establishes organizational standards for financial reports. Consults others on identifying, tracing, and correcting errors in financial reports. Creates and customizes organizational methods and procedures for financial reports.This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. 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 any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.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:August 20, 2024 - September 3, 2024Any 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.Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .
