Senior Accountant FP&A

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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 Corporate Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst will be responsible for corporate financial analysis and reporting activities including but not limited to business unit and segment reporting leading the annual restatement process and facilitation of accountable methodology ensuring consistency of analysis (Form M) across the enterprise. This individual will be a team lead within Caterpillars Financial Analysis and Reporting Group working in tandem with a team of highly skilled financial analysts to prepare enterprise monthly and quarterly financial analysis and communicate results to Senior Leadership. Additional responsibilities include review of externally reported information including the quarterly earnings release and elements of the 10-Q/10-K. This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic fast-paced environment where your work will be highly visible at all levels of the company.

What You Will Do:

• Consolidating and preparing monthly and quarterly financial analysis of accountable results including segment reporting
• Facilitating Caterpillar accountable methodology to divisions and business units including annual restatement process
• Reviewing internal and external financial communications including the quarterly earnings release and segments results in 10-Q/10-K
• Effectively communicating financial results to Senior Director of FP&A
• Drive improvements and efficiencies in financial analysis and reporting processes
• Collaborate across a variety of groups at Caterpillar including segment CFO teams and business unit contacts IT and systems support.
• Partner across the enterprise to support key projects related to Global Finance strategy initiatives

What Will You Have:

• Education and Experience: Bachelors Degree within Accounting Finance or related field or equivalent experience.
• 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.
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
• 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 based on informed judgment.
• Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives projects groups or activities making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
• 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 Information:

• This position is in our Irving TX office. No additional locations.

• Domestic travel up to 5%

• This position requires working onsite five days a week

• Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position

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Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-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

Posting Dates:

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.

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