Caterpillar Inc. · 5 hours ago
Senior Accounting Consultant
Caterpillar Inc. is a global team focused on creating sustainable communities through innovation and problem-solving. The Senior Accounting Consultant will serve as a key finance partner, providing insights and support for strategic decision-making within the Resource Industries Sales, Services & Technology organization.
ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary finance advisor to Strategic Accounts leadership, account managers, and cross-functional partners
Provide support for global Large Deal Analysis, influencing decisions through deep analysis of customer needs, market dynamics, and product profitability
Develop financial models, scenario analyses, and profitability insights at the customer level to support strategic decision-making
Support financial aspects of global framework agreements, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and profitability targets
Build and maintain standardized tools, dashboards, and models to support account managers and leadership
Consolidate and interpret financial results, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities across all Strategic Accounts
Provide guidance on commercial strategy for risk guarantees and ensure accounting treatment complies with global standards and corporate policies
Deliver monthly performance reporting, variance analysis, and actionable insights to senior leadership
Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, data quality, and analytical capabilities
Ensure accuracy and compliance with US and local GAAP, corporate guidelines, and reasonability standards
Qualification
Required
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
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
Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material
Financial Reporting: Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports
Preferred
Strong background in financial planning & analysis, with proven ability to deliver insights that influence strategic decisions
Advanced skills in financial modeling, data analysis, and scenario planning
Ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly to senior leadership and cross-functional teams
Data integration and dashboard development experience to enhance reporting and analytics capabilities
Intellectual curiosity and ownership mindset, with a drive to continuously improve processes and deliver impactful insights
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships across teams, fostering collaboration and trust
Excellent business acumen along with familiarity with tools such as Excel, Power BI, Snowflake
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
Company
Caterpillar Inc.
For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.51BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAdvanced Propulsion Centre UK
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3.5B
2024-10-31Grant· $5.04M
2019-06-23Grant
Leadership Team
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