Accounting Manager

Caterpillar; Minerbio; In loco; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global manufacturing company in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, is looking for a Business Analyst to oversee accurate business reporting and managing an accounting team. The role involves financial forecasting, process improvements, and effective communication with stakeholders. A degree in accounting is essential, along with relevant experience in business analysis and leadership.

Competenze

• Proven record of process improvements and accomplishments.
• Must demonstrate initiative and good judgment.
• 5-7 years of accounting experience is recommended.

Mansioni

• Manage accurate recording and transmittal of business information.
• Support annual business plan forecasting and planning.
• Lead digital development and process improvements.

Conoscenze

Process improvements

Leadership

Financial analysis

Excellent communication

Formazione

4-year degree in accounting or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Career Area:

Accounting

Job Description:

Manage the accurate and timely recording, summarization, and (if applicable) transmittal of all business information for the assigned facilities or areas.

Job-Related Statistics:

Personnel: 2-8 salaried and management staff

Job Duties:

Key elements of the business analysis role include supporting the establishment of target costs, cost monitoring, new product introduction analysis, value chain analysis, and investment analysis. These analyses utilize both enterprise and accountable perspectives to guide the unit’s corporate decision-making, as reviewed by the leadership team.

Supports forecasting and planning for the annual business plan, quarterly rolling forecasts, including variable efficiency, period cost control, inventory, and capital expenditure (capex), considering volume flexibility and strategic changes.

Guides operational reporting on key elements such as variable and period costs, capex, and inventory.

Ensures inventory valuation complies with US and Local GAAP and corporate guidelines.

Supports compliance, proper control documentation for capex and inventory.

Leads digital development, transformation, and continuous process improvements.

Reporting Line: Reports to the Business Resource Manager.

Primary responsibilities are divided into three areas:

Managing People:

• Supervises accounting functions of varying complexity, interpreting and adhering to Caterpillar’s accounting practices.
• Manages a small team, prioritizes projects, assigns work, and oversees daily operations.
• Evaluates staff performance, participates in hiring, provides career guidance and training, and promotes team success.
• Provides technical guidance and motivates team members towards goals.

Managing Expectations:

• Communicates effectively with team, customers, and data providers.
• Manages customer requirements and expectations.
• Serves as liaison among customers, team, and data providers.
• Sets and communicates team goals and objectives.
• Provides services, recommendations, and manages costs.

Performing Complex Staff Work:

• Offers expertise on complex accounting issues, such as financial analysis and forecasting for management.
• Leads initiatives outside the team, like documenting processes and making presentations.
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of Caterpillar’s business, products, suppliers, and customers.

Background / Experience:

Requires a 4-year degree in accounting or equivalent; non-accounting degrees require at least 18 hours of college-level accounting or an approved certification. International equivalents are typically accepted outside the U.S. Must have a proven record of process improvements and accomplishments, demonstrate initiative, leadership, good judgment, and excellent communication skills. 5-7 years of accounting experience is recommended.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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