Career Area:
Accounting
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 - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf0PVJdUOWo)
Description:
We have an exciting position at Caterpillar for a Senior Accounting Business Analyst ( internally known as a Senior Staff Accountant II) to support our Global Financial Services Division. A successful candidate will be knowledgeable on a variety of accounting functions but generally has specialized areas of responsibility.
The position provides support, leadership and direction to Caterpillar BOBJ Financial Consolidations and reporting system, while protecting Caterpillar's data integrity. Responsible for creating a vision for the future, understanding the financial reporting impact on Caterpillar's business unit reporting strategies, and providing the appropriate financial reporting and tools to Global users. The primary responsibility of the position is to provide worldwide customer reporting support for the Finance Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW), develop reports in SAP Business Objects (BOBJ), and work on SAP BOBJ upgrade projects. This position is the primary contact for approximately 800 Finance customers worldwide that depend on the process to accurately and timely process financial records vital to external reporting of Caterpillar's results. It requires detailed knowledge of the primary reporting tool (SAP Business Objects) as well as the data and processes in the system to support independent customer data views. In addition, the position is responsible for maintaining the integrity of data, the timing of the processes, and that controls are maintained through vigilant security. Providing regular training to end users and customers is also essential. The incumbent has the ability to accomplish complex and/or technical analysis, and utilizes data gathered by others to render an accounting opinion or business decision. Incumbent will also provide advice/recommendations to business unit managers and leaders often working on tactical and strategic business issues.
Job duties include but are not limited to the following:
Work with Corporate consolidations team during monthly and quarterly book closing and ensure financial results in EDW system match the Corporate results
Work with Corporate Information system team and ensure data from feeder systems are loaded to EDW accurately and available for reporting to users
Establish long-term vision of SAP BOBJ Financial reporting system and corresponding Business unit reporting requirements.
Participate on or lead projects for enhancements of BOBJ reporting tool, BOBJ system upgrades.
Analyze/benchmark system performance, reports trends and problems affecting system performance and make recommendations for corrective actions and/or obtain GIS Team support.
Development and maintenance of queries and reports in enterprise systems that relate to Cat Business unit and legal entity reporting. These reports are utilized by the company business unit accounting teams in the profitability management and financial analysis of the core lines of business.
Participating in accomplishment of continuous improvement objectives for the department. Progress toward accomplishment of these is measured through maintenance of necessary measurements and analysis of associated data. Participating in the identification of problem areas and development of resolutions to address them.
Accounting user representative for financial systems
Incumbent must demonstrate specific accounting knowledge and independently handle accounting issues. Accounting tasks can be varied in areas such as:
Management accounting, including profit center, service center business unit reporting
Providing financial guidance on cross-functional or business unit product teams
Communicating / consulting to broader (worldwide) audience on financial accounting issues
Redesigning and implementing financial systems
Drive behavior (ability to influence management directions) in accordance with financial targets and business unit / division / enterprise strategy
Basic Requirements:
4-year degree, preferably in accounting
6-8 years of accounting experience
A strong background in finance, accounting, and Information Systems is also needed
Must be knowledgeable in SAP BOBJ Tool and financial system, management accounting and reporting tools.
Top Candidates Will Also Have:
Accounting Certification (CPA/CMA)
Strong business analytic skills including SQL, Snowflake, Teradata, SAP Business Objects desired
Proven record of success and accomplishments at lower levels, preferably with prior supervisory experience
Initiative, leadership, good judgment and superior communication skills
Strong analytical, process improvement, problem solving, and human relations skills
Additional Details:
Location: Irving, TX - Williams Square Corporate Headquarters, East Peoria, IL or Cary, NC
Domestic relocation is available for those who qualify
Travel up to 10%
Benefits
Annual incentive bonus plan*
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
401k savings plan
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Healthy Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Programs
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Development
*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines .
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
Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application - please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.
#LI
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
There's more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.
Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee's contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we've built.
