Technical Accounting Manager

Caterpillar Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 119,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off plan

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Nashville is seeking a seasoned accounting professional to partner on US GAAP issues affecting our global captive finance operations, supporting SEC disclosures and financial reporting.

In this on-site role, you will lead ARLD reviews, ensure governance, and collaborate with partners across the business to apply complex accounting standards. A CPA/CMA and a bachelor’s degree are preferred; strong Excel and MS Office skills are expected, with emphasis on accuracy and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with strong technical coursework.
• CPA or CMA designation or international equivalent.
• Experience applying US GAAP in corporate or public accounting.
• Ability to review SEC disclosures and filings.
• Experience with 10-Q/10-K is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key technical accounting partner supporting US GAAP for complex transactions within Caterpillar’s captive finance subsidiary.
• Lead the end-to-end Accounting Review of Legal Documents (ARLD) process, ensuring governance and compliance with US GAAP and SEC requirements.
• Prepare and/or review financial statements, footnote disclosures, and MD&A for inclusion in our SEC filings.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Accounting research

Financial reporting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s in accounting

CPA or CMA designation

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Teams

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

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.

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

Our common values and focus on inclusion and respect drive the decisions made by our company, teams, and people. This is why we are committed to hiring and building diverse team representatives of the customers we serve globally. When you join our team, you can apply your unique life and job experiences and work in an environment where your ideas are heard, your contributions are celebrated, and your whole-self matters.

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.

About Cat Financial

Cat Financial is a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For more than 40 years, Cat Financial has provided a wide range of financing solutions to customers and Cat® dealers for machines, engines, Solar® gas turbines, genuine Cat parts and services. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Cat Financial serves customers globally with offices and subsidiaries located throughout North and South America, Asia, Australia, Europe and Africa. Visit cat.com to learn more about Cat Financial.

The Role

• Under broad direction, act as a key technical accounting partner supporting our global business with a focus on US GAAP for complex transactions within Caterpillar’s captive finance subsidiary.
• Lead the end-to-end Accounting Review of Legal Documents (ARLD) process, ensuring thorough review and assessment of the accounting and reporting implications, while maintaining strong governance, and compliance with US GAAP and SEC requirements.

What You Will Do

• Assignments and work require in-depth knowledge of US GAAP, accounting policies, and practices.
• Maintaining records of organization's financial activity in accordance with GAAP, organizational standards, and in compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
• Preparing and/or reviewing financial statements, footnote disclosures, and MD&A for inclusion in our SEC filings.

What You Have

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
• Analytical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to accurately analyze complex transactions and apply relevant US GAAP to support financial reporting and related disclosures.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to work independently, research US GAAP technical accounting topics and prepare accounting research memos.
• Effective Communications: Strong presence and ability to build trust through effective communication; demonstrated ability to lead business partners through the accounting implications of complex transactions.
• Managing Multiple Priorities: Under broad direction, performs a wide variety of intricate and complex accounting tasks. Duties and responsibilities may include analysis of accounting related to non-standard transactions, implementation of new US GAAP accounting standards, providing US GAAP technical accounting support to global business partners, and SEC disclosure support.
• Accounting: Thorough knowledge of US GAAP and broad understanding of accounting and business processes and systems. Demonstrated proficiency of MS Office 365 tools including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Outlook and Teams is recommended. Knowledge of automation and AI tools is a plus.
• Financial Analysis: Applies a broad knowledge of advanced accounting methods and procedures. Assist in review of 10Q and 10K financials and provide accounting policy and technical accounting support.
• Financial Reporting: Thorough knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting.

Top Candidates Will Have

• Advanced Technical Accounting Expertise – Deep knowledge of complex accounting areas (e.g. CECL, loans and leases, revenue recognition, fair value, consolidations, etc.) with the ability to interpret and apply guidance in a practical business context.
• Strong US GAAP Knowledge – Proven experience applying US GAAP within corporate or public accounting environments, with solid exposure to financial reporting.
• Robust Accounting Foundation – Bachelor’s in accounting, or a related discipline with significant accounting coursework, underpinning strong technical capability.
• Professional Accounting Credentials – CPA or CMA designation (or international equivalent), demonstrating a high level of technical proficiency and commitment to the profession.
• Public Accounting Experience – Background in public accounting, ideally within a Big 4 or similar firm, with exposure to complex audits and financial reporting. A minimum of 6 years of exempt accounting experience is recommended.

Compensation & Benefits

Summary Pay Range: $118,860.00 - $190,176.00

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 of the 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 benefitsTuition Reimbursement
• These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Additional Information

• This position requires the successful candidate to work full time, 5 days per week in the Nashville main office.

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties, and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.