Accounting Director- Building Construction Products

Career Area:

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.

As the Accounting Director for Building Construction Products (BCP) with responsibility for Mini and Micro Excavators (MHEX) and Small Dozers (STTT), you will have the opportunity to manage global team of 15 accounting and finance professionals in US, China and Japan. You will develop essential business information and provide counsel to management for all business analysis, product costing and return on investment activities. In addition, you will provide analysis and interpretation of the financial condition of the MHEX and STTT Division and development of product price strategy.

Location:

• Cary, NC or Athens, GA with up to ~20% travel

• Domestic relocation is available for those that qualify

• Visa Sponsorship will not be offered for this role

What You Will Do:

• Provide business analysis support by establishing target costs, cost monitoring, new product introduction analysis, value chain analysis, investment analysis, sourcing analysis, product costing and supporting worldwide new product introduction projects for MHEX and STTT products

• Manage all aspects of accounting and financial reporting or development of product price strategies including annual business plan, rolling business management, long term forecast and volume flexibility planning.

• Accountable for division's monthly financial reporting and analysis of business statements to assist managers in managing costs and revenues in product and operations areas

• Participate in strategy development to improve accountable profit results

• Develop pricing analysis and evaluates business scenarios of various pricing strategies including predictions of competitive reactions

• Support Strategic & Operation Planning process that includes management of prime product and attachment scheduling & orders areas, assembly line slotting and order fulfilment

• Be responsible for business analysis in manufacturing facilities in Athens (Georgia), Wujiang (China) and our partner manufacturing organizations in Japan (Oshima, Ashiozaki). Your team will be supporting investment analysis, operational results analysis as well as variable and period value added improvement initiatives across these facilities.

• Lead local legal entity and accounts payable initiatives, including monthly close process, annual tax, and statutory reporting.

• Lead and ensure compliance with the unit's Business Risk Management governance process and Sarbanes-Oxley controls by ensuring effective and adequate documentation of analysis

• Support Caterpillar Global Finance Strategy through transformation of our processes and automation to help generate business insights.

What You Will Bring:

• Business Acumen : Expert level 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.

• Finance and Accounting : Expert level knowledge of finance and accounting practices, financial analysis, and reporting; ability to apply finance knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.

• Organizational Governance: Knowledge of the processes, customs, policies, and rules affecting the way the organization is administered and controlled; ability to ensure compliance with governance guidelines and policies.

• Strategic Thinking : Knowledge of the importance of "big picture" thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization.

• Leadership : Knowledge of leadership practices and processes; ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives while having a long-term perspective of the future state of things and how to get there.

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree in an Accounting or Finance related discipline

• Progressively Accounting or Finance experience, including cost accounting and budget development

• CPA, CMA, or CFA preferred

• Previous experience leading a global team

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.

#LI

Posting Dates:

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.

Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community .