Accounting Manager, Corporate Consolidations

Career Area:

Finance

Job Description:

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Caterpillar, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Manager to join our Consolidations team at our Corporate Headquarters in Irving, Texas. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about Caterpillar’s corporate accounting processes and gain experience with the Company’s consolidated financial statements and SEC reporting. This position consolidates enterprise financial results monthly in addition to executing external reporting deliverables, specifically footnotes filed within Form 10-Q and 10-K. You will be exposed to a variety of accounting functions and complex and/or technical analysis and work with a variety of teams and leaders across the enterprise. This exciting position allows you the opportunity to supervise a small group of accountants who have a variety of responsibilities including affiliate reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley controls and compliance, and overall legal entity closing coordination.

What You Will Do:

• Lead and manage a team of 2 responsible for accounting functions of varying complexity including working with selected financial systems, interpreting and adhering to Caterpillar’s accounting practices and procedures.
• Evaluate staff performance, provide guidance, employee development and participating in hiring and employee selection.
• Provide strategic direction and guidance to the team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
• Consolidate approximately 250 legal entity financial ledgers to generate Caterpillar Inc.’s consolidated financial results, including statements of operations and financial position.
• Provide technical guidance and expertise on accounting issues such as consolidations process, divestitures, SEC reporting, and US GAAP requirements.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timely delivery of financial reports and statements, including SEC filing footnotes.
• Collaborating with internal and external parties including SEC Reporting, Financial and Analysis Reporting Group, legal entity and business unit groups, as well as internal and external auditors. Present financial findings and reports to Senior Consolidations Manager, offering insights and recommendations for decision-making.

What Skills You Will Have:

• Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent. 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience. CPA or CMA preferred.
• Managing People: Knowledge of processes involved in managing people; ability to lead successful teams, and diligently address issues related to performance and conflicts at the workplace.
• 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.
• Accounting: Knowledge of accounting methods, processes, and tools; ability to maintain and prepare financial statements and reports using accounting methods and processes.
• 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.
• 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 Also Have:

• Public accounting background and/or experience at a multinational public company
• Previous leadership experience
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Proven experience in managing consolidated financial statements

Additional Info:

• The position will be located in Irving, TX
• This position requires being in the office 5 days a week
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify
• Sponsorship is not available
• Less than 10% travel is expected

Summary Pay Range:

$126,000.00 - $189,000.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

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.

Posting Dates:

August 18, 2025 - August 25, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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