Lead Accountant

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Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Accountant supporting SPM Oil & Gas Product Group within the Caterpillar Oil & Gas Division (COGMD). As the lead accountant you will collaborate with and provide financial analysis on programs that support the introduction of new products. You will work closely with the SPM Oil & Gas engineering and product team on SPMs profitable growth goals. In addition this position will provide an opportunity to apply technical skills that will improve current reporting routines that drive toward overall business unit success.

What You Will Do:

• Partner with the business to provide strategic insights on product offerings
• Prepare and analyze Research and Engineering spending including tax reporting
• Prepare and analyze monthly warranty reporting
• Influence our finance culture by demonstrating desired behaviors including but not limited to continuous improvement

What You Have:

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understand the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high level of precision.
• 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.
• Effective Communication: Utilize effective communication concepts tools and techniques; effectively transmit receive and accurately interpret ideas information and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Decision Making: Knowledge of the decisionmaking process and associated tools and techniques; capable of accurately analyzing situations and reaching productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Financial Planning & Analysis: Knowledge of processes methods and tools for financial reporting; ability to apply finance knowledge appropriately to diverse situations as well as read interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Accounting or Finance degree
• Product Costing Experience
• Experience analyzing and presenting financial results with business partners

Additional Info:

• This position is located in our Fort Worth Texas office and currently requires 5 days a week in office
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify
• Sponsorship is not available
• International and Domestic travel up to 5%

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjobrelated 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 parttime employees

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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