Senior Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a finance professional to provide support for the VP Sales & Marketing for Managed Accounts and the team. The role involves monthly variance analysis, forecasting coordination with regional teams, and strong business partnering to drive insights.

You will influence decision making through data-driven analysis, contribute to planning, and lead ad hoc projects as required. This onsite position offers relocation assistance and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes used for sound decisions.
• Ability to analyze situations and reach productive decisions.
• Understanding of effective communication concepts with leadership and peers.
• Knowledge of leadership concepts and how to enlist others in achieving objectives.

Responsibilities

• Monthly analysis of key results, including machine and parts sales variance.
• Support business analytics tools to provide critical business insights.
• Collaborate with region teams on monthly forecasting to support S&OP.
• Partner with stakeholders through deal analysis and sales variance management.
• Monthly metric reporting to enable business insights.
• Contribute to annual business planning and target setting.
• Lead or support ad hoc projects as needed.

Skills

Business acumen

Decision making

Effective communications

Organizational leadership

Tools

Excel

Power BI

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

Provide financial support for the VP Sales & Marketing for Managed Accounts and team.

What You Will Do

• Monthly analysis of key results, including machine and parts sales variance
• Support business analytics tools to provide critical business insights
• Work closely with the region teams on monthly machine and parts forecasting to support the S&OP process
• Business partnering through deal analysis and sales variance management
• Monthly metric reporting to enable business insights
• Annual business planning and target setting
• Ad hoc project leadership / support

What You Have

• Business Acumen: Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques with leadership and peers.
• Organizational Leadership: Knowledge of leadership concepts and ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives.

Top Candidates Also Have

• Demonstrated business acumen with the ability to provide strategic financial insights.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with proven ability to influence stakeholders.
• Solid knowledge of financial reporting and business partnering practices.
• 5+ years of experience in relevant finance or accounting roles.
• Proficiency in Excel and Power BI for advanced data analysis and reporting.

Additional Information

• This role requires up to 10% of business travel time.

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

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 24, 2026 - October 7, 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.