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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 Opportunity:

The Senior Accounting Manager – SOX Risk and Controls will be responsible for corporate SOX testing and related activities for business processes. This individual leads the SOX Risk and Controls Business Process Group. The role also includes Division Compliance Manager responsibilities for the Global Finance Services Division (GFSD). This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your work will be highly visible at all levels of the division and across the company.

What You Will Do:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Providing guidance on all SOX related topics to Caterpillar entities

• Ownership of the Caterpillar Business Process Risk and Controls Matrix

• SOX Scoping for all Caterpillar entities for Business Process Controls

• Collaborate closely with the Caterpillar COE partner on SOX control testing

• Effectively leading a diverse team of skilled professionals responsible for SOX at Caterpillar

• Effectively communicating SOX results to accounting and finance VPs and SVPs

• Drive improvements and efficiencies in SOX processes

• Collaborate across a variety of groups at Caterpillar, including finance, accounting, legal, internal audit, commercial and business divisions

• Division Compliance Manager responsibilities include partnering with IAAS on GFSD audits and other compliance related tasks

• Partner across the enterprise to support key projects related to Global Finance strategy initiatives

Skills needed for success in role:

• Education and Experience : Bachelor’s Degree within Accounting or related field or equivalent experience. Previous SOX, audit, or compliance experience is preferred.

• Financial Reporting: Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting

• Managing People: Knowledge of processes involved in managing people; ability to lead successful teams, and diligently address issues related to performance and conflicts at the workplace.

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Additional Info :

• This position can be located in Peoria, IL or Dallas, TX

• Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify

• Sponsorship is not available

• International and domestic travel up to 5%

What You Will Get:

• Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

• Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.

• All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

Summary Pay Range:

$144,960.00 - $217,320.00

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:

Annual incentive bonus plan*

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines .

Posting Dates:

January 7, 2025 - January 21, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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