Accounting Manager

Caterpillar; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 128,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking an Accounting Manager in a Finance role focused on material variance analysis and forecasting for Power & Energy Procurement. You will interact with the VP of Procurement and cross-functional partners to drive accurate reporting and proactive financial insight.

Responsibilities include leading variance forecasting, reporting insights, and ensuring proper policy adherence while collaborating with buyers and finance peers. Minimal travel with relocation possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related discipline.
• Progressive experience in corporate accounting, financial reporting, controllership, plant accounting, cost accounting, or manufacturing finance.
• Experience with monthly, quarterly, or annual financial close activities.
• Familiarity with enterprise accounting systems, financial reporting platforms, and advanced spreadsheet analysis.
• Experience improving accounting processes, standardizing controls, or automating financial reports.
• CPA, CMA, or another relevant accounting or finance credential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports summarizing material variance impacts and provide insights to business partners across the organization.
• Lead the material variance forecasting process by coordinating with buyers and other financial professionals.
• Provide insights to assist in mitigating the impact of tariffs.
• Ensure the policies and practices of the organization are followed; work closely with buyers, procurement directors and other financial professionals ensuring that practices are in line with the overall goals of the organization.
• Analyze and solve accounting problems; clearly and effectively communicate resolutions to stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Effective communications

Judgment & decision making

Accounting

Financial analysis

Financial reporting

Planning

CPA CMA credential

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business

CPA or CMA credential

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting platforms

Spreadsheet analysis

Job description

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.

The Accounting Manager is responsible for material variance analysis and forecasting for Power & Energy Procurement. It directly supports and regularly interfaces with the Vice President of Procurement and their team.

What You Will Do:

• Prepare reports which summarize material variance impacts. Provide insightful analysis and commentary to business partners across the organization.
• Lead the material variance forecasting process by coordinating with buyers and other financial professionals.
• Provide insights to assist in mitigating the impact of tariffs.
• Ensure the policies and practices of the organization are followed; work closely with buyers, procurement directors and other financial professionals ensuring that practices are in line with the overall goals of the organization.
• Analyze and solve accounting problems. Clearly and effectively communicate resolutions to stakeholders.

What You Will Have:

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.

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.

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.

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.

Accounting: Knowledge of accounting methods, processes, and tools; ability to maintain and prepare reports using accounting methods and processes.

Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.

Financial Reporting: Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports.

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related discipline.
• Progressive experience in corporate accounting, financial reporting, controllership, plant accounting, cost accounting, or manufacturing finance.
• Experience with monthly, quarterly, or annual financial close activities.
• Familiarity with enterprise accounting systems, financial reporting platforms, and advanced spreadsheet analysis.
• Experience improving accounting processes, standardizing controls, or automating financial reports.
• CPA, CMA, or another relevant accounting or finance credential.
• Experience improving accounting processes, standardizing controls, or automating financial reports.

Additional Information:

Minimal travel

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:

August 21, 2026 - September 1, 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.