Plant Controller

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.

As the Plant Controller (internally known as Business Manager) for Caterpillar Precision Pins Plant+ located in Sumter, South Carolina, and part of Caterpillar's Integrated Components Division, you will provide financial leadership with responsibility for operations support, reporting & analysis, planning & forecasting, cost & decision support, compliance and other key financial information & insights. This is an important financial role within the Maintenance Components organization that will work closely both with facility and finance leadership.

What You Will Do:

• Manages all aspects of monthly financial reporting & analysis and communication with facility leadership
• Coordinates annual and quarterly financial forecasts for the facility
• Provides financial leadership and support for capital spend requests and investment analysis.
• Develops and implements tools for analytics to continuously provide analysis and forward-looking insights
• Ensures high integrity financial reporting through maintaining a strong control environment
• Coordinates cost accounting activities
• Participates in facility strategy development to drive improved financial and operation performance

What You Have:

• Business Acumen: 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.
• Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• 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.
• Cost-Benefit Analysis: Knowledge of the principles and tools used in cost-benefit analysis; ability to analyze the purpose and scope of a producer, product, process, or project in terms of cost and benefits.

What Will Set You Apart:

• 4-year degree, preferably in accounting
• 6+ years of varied accounting and/or finance experience
• Strong cost accounting analytical skills (normals, standard cost, etc.)
• Manufacturing and component experience
• Knowledge of accounting systems

Additional Details:

• Location: Sumter, South Carolina
• Required Travel: 5% or less travel is expected
• Relocation Assistance Offered: Yes
• US Work Authorization Sponsorship Offered: None
  

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

Posting Dates:

September 5, 2025 - September 18, 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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