Lead Accountant: FP&A for Equipment Processing Centers

NACBA; Morton, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Lead Accountant to support the Americas Equipment Processing Centers (EPC) within the PSLD Business Resources team. You will lead monthly financial planning and analysis for the EPC network and partner with Operations leaders to deliver accurate financial insights.

In this role you will communicate results to leadership, collaborate with product groups, and influence decision-making with cross-functional partners. Onsite 5 days a week with relocation available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• Cost accounting or manufacturing accounting knowledge preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process automation opportunities.

Responsibilities

• 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 continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Americas EPC Operations as the business analyst and 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.

Skills

Accuracy

Analytical thinking

Independent decision making

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Lead Accountant to support the Americas Equipment Processing Centers (EPC) within the PSLD Business Resources team. You will lead monthly financial planning and analysis for the EPC network and partner with Operations leaders to deliver accurate financial insights.

In this role you will communicate results to leadership, collaborate with product groups, and influence decision-making with cross-functional partners. Onsite 5 days a week with relocation available.