Accounting Manager

Caterpillar Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 128,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Relocation assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Manager Accounting in Houston to lead accounting operations, reporting, compliance, and internal controls. You will partner with finance leaders and business stakeholders to deliver accurate results and drive process improvements.

Role focuses on managing close cycles, reconciliations, and governance while mentoring accounting professionals to build a high-performance team. Onsite work and relocation support are available.

Qualifications

• Ability to create, interpret, and manage complex financial reporting processes while maintaining accuracy and compliance.
• Proven skill in identifying root causes, evaluating alternatives, quantifying risks, and solving accounting challenges.
• Strong communication skills to influence stakeholders and adapt messages for diverse audiences.
• Working knowledge of financial analysis principles, tools, and methods to evaluate performance.
• Experience leading teams, setting performance expectations, coaching, and developing talent.
• Ability to evaluate processes, identify improvements, and implement sustainable efficiency gains.
• Capacity to assess financial and operational information, balance risks and opportunities, and make sound recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation, review, and delivery of accurate financial statements and management reports.
• Manage general ledger, reconciliations, close processes, and reporting activities.
• Ensure GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley, and policy compliance across the organization.
• Develop reporting and analytical processes that provide actionable business insights.
• Lead forecasting and performance reporting to support decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes, systems, and controls.
• Coach and mentor accounting professionals while building a high-performance culture.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, tax, treasury and business leaders for alignment.
• Evaluate and resolve complex accounting issues and propose solutions.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Analytical Thinking

Effective Communications

Financial Analysis

Leadership & Talent Development

Process Improvement

Judgment & Decision Making

Education

CPA / CMA or equivalent

Job description

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.

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 a Manager Accounting for Caterpillar Oil & Gas, you will lead accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls while ensuring adherence to accounting standards and corporate policies. You will partner with finance leaders and business stakeholders to deliver accurate financial results, improve accounting processes, and support strategic business decisions.

What You Will Do

• Lead the preparation, review, and delivery of accurate and timely financial statements and management reports.
• Manage accounting operations including general ledger, account reconciliations, financial close processes, and reporting activities.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, and company accounting policies.
• Develop reporting and analytical processes that provide actionable insights into business performance.
• Lead forecasting and financial performance reporting activities to support organizational decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement within accounting processes, systems, and internal controls.
• Develop, coach, and mentor accounting professionals while building a culture of accountability and high performance.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, tax, treasury, and business leaders to ensure alignment between accounting activities and strategic objectives.
• Evaluate and resolve complex accounting issues while recommending solutions that support business goals.

What You Have

• Financial Reporting: Ability to create, interpret, and manage complex financial reporting processes while maintaining accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
• Analytical Thinking: Proven ability to identify root causes, evaluate alternatives, quantify risks, and solve complex accounting and business challenges.
• Effective Communications: Ability to communicate financial information clearly, influence stakeholders, and adapt messaging to diverse audiences.
• Financial Analysis: Working knowledge of financial analysis principles, tools, and methodologies used to evaluate performance and support business decisions.
• Leadership & Talent Development: Experience leading teams, establishing performance expectations, coaching employees, and supporting career development.
• Process Improvement: Ability to evaluate accounting processes, identify improvement opportunities, and implement sustainable solutions that increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Judgment & Decision Making: Ability to assess financial and operational information, balance risks and opportunities, and make sound business recommendations. Based on associated accounting leadership skills identified within the finance skills framework.

Top Candidates Will Have

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience within manufacturing, industrial, energy, engineering, or Fortune 500 environments.
• Significant expertise in financial planning, forecasting, and business performance reporting.
• Experience supporting multi-entity, multi-location, or global accounting operations.
• Demonstrated success developing high-performing accounting teams and future finance leaders.

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

• 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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates

October 14, 2026 - October 27, 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.