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.

It's More Than a Job, It's a Career (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf0PVJdUOWo)

We have a role open for a FP&A Accountant supporting the Building Construction Products (BCP) division. In this role, you will be an essential partner and financial advisor to the Division CFO and Senior Vice President of the division. In this role, you will lead the monthly financial planning and analysis for BCP and quarterly/annual forecast process, as well as support the implementation of OneStream.

What You Will Do:

• Accountable for monthly financial reporting and analysis as well as annual business plan and quarterly forecasts

• Partner with the business through providing meaningful and timely insights & analysis to understand results and drive improved financial performance

• Develop new tools and analytics to streamline financial analysis and provide enhanced decision support

• Support ad-hoc analysis, executive level presentations, and various other reporting requirements

• Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures providing guidance to others in the business

• Drive standardization, simplification and efficiencies in finance processes

What You Have:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understand the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high level of precision.

• Business Acumen : Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.

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

• Financial Forecasting and Modeling : Knowledge of processes, tools and techniques of financial forecasting and modeling; ability to explore and evaluate alternative financial scenarios and results.

• Intellectual Curiosity / Courage: Initiative to dig into the details and understand the “why” while connecting those details to the bigger picture and challenging the status quo where necessary.

• 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

Top Candidates Will Have :

• Progressive Accounting or Finance related experience

• CPA, CMA, or equivalent

Additional Info :

• This position will be located in our Cary, NC office

• This role is a full time, Hybrid position and currently requires 3 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%

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.

About Caterpillar -

Caterpillar Inc. is 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 nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Final details:

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#LI - Hybrid

Posting Dates:

September 24, 2024 - October 8, 2024

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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