Finance Transformation Lead

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

The Opportunity:  We have an exciting and unique opportunity for a Senior Accountant supporting Resource Industries Operations & Product Division (RIOP).  In this role, you will Champion our Global Finance Strategy Organization (GFSO)  by initially leading the integration of OneStream into our daily FP&A processes for the division and participating in other strategic initiatives.  The position will be at the forefront of change, driving improvements in our financial reporting tools and processes, and solving the challenges of our business with a customer-oriented mindset.

What You Will Do:

• Lead projects to standardize and simplify processes by leveraging our digital capabilities
• Attend and engage in finance process improvement workshops for the enterprise
• Primary point of contact for division on OneStream system training and processes
• Participate in Train the Trainer program
• Coordinate and perform user-acceptance testing (UAT)
• Lead data mapping, reconciliation and cleansing activities through the multiple phases of Program Oasis
• Collaborate across all areas of finance (product, division, segment, enterprise) in addition to the business to ensure customer focused solutions with streamlined processes

What You Have:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

• Vision for Change:  See opportunities for change and establish the big picture vision as well as drive thinking and planning towards a long-term strategic goal
• 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
• Adaptability:  Easily adjust to changing environments, circumstances and requirements
• 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
• Cross-Functional Team Collaboration:  Understanding the importance of diverse perspectives and bringing various organizations throughout the company and finance community together for a common goal
• Effective Communication:  Utilize 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 Planning & Analysis:  Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools for financial reporting; ability to apply finance knowledge appropriately to diverse situations

Additional Info :

• This position can be located in our Peoria, IL, Decatur, IL or Tuscon, AZ 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 10%

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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Posting Dates:

May 23, 2024 - June 7, 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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