Lead Accountant

Caterpillar Inc.; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Incentive bonus

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Lead Accountant to support the Americas Equipment Processing Centers within the Product Support & Logistics Division. You will lead monthly financial planning and analysis, partnering with Operations leaders to deliver accurate insights for leadership and product groups.

The role emphasizes precision, independent decision making, and cross-functional collaboration. Relocation is available, onsite work is required, and visa sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• Cost or manufacturing accounting knowledge.
• Ability to identify and implement process automation opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly financial planning and analysis for Americas EPC network.
• Partner with the business to provide strategic insights and solve challenges.
• Influence finance culture by promoting continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Americas EPC Operations as the business analyst.
• Analyze financial impacts and communicate insights to cross-functional leaders for decision-making.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Independent decision making

Financial reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

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

We are seeking a Lead Accountant to support the Americas Equipment Processing Centers (EPC) within the Product Support & Logistics Division (PSLD) Business Resources team. In this role, you will lead monthly financial planning and analysis for the Americas EPC network, working closely with Operations leaders to deliver accurate financial insights, communicating results to leadership, and partnering with product groups that rely on EPCs for product distribution.

What You Will Do

• Lead Americas Equipment Processing Centers (EPC) financial planning and analysis.
• Partner with the business to provide strategic insights and solve challenges with a customer-oriented mindset.
• Influence our finance culture by demonstrating desired behaviors, including but not limited to continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Americas EPC Operations as the business analyst, provide financial insights.
• Analyze financial impacts and clearly communicate insights to cross-functional leaders and product group partners to support enterprise decision-making project prioritization, and business proposals.

What You Will Have

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understand the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high level of precision.
• Intellectual Curiosity / Courage: Initiative to dig into the details and understand the “why” while connecting those details to the bigger picture and challenging the status quo where necessary.
• Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; capacity to determine root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions to resolve those problems.
• Independent decision making: Strong independent decision-making capability, applying sound judgment to assess complex operational and financial issues, recommend effective solutions, and drive issues to resolution with accountability and minimal supervision
• Strong financial reporting and analytical skills: Including detailed analysis of P&L accounts, variance investigation, and delivery of accurate financial insights to support business decision-making.

Top Candidates Will Have

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Cost accounting or Manufacturing accounting knowledge
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process automation opportunities

Summary Pay Range

$112,710.00 - $169,060.00

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

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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

September 3, 2026 - September 16, 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.