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.

About Cat Financial

Cat Financial is a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., 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 more than 40 years, Cat Financial has provided a wide range of financing solutions to customers and Cat® dealers for machines, engines, Solar® gas turbines, genuine Cat parts and services. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Cat Financial serves customers globally with offices and subsidiaries located throughout North and South America, Asia, Australia, Europe and Africa. Visit cat.com to learn more about Cat Financial.

This position is allocated in Chile and will report to a foreign manager. Your application must be sent in English to be considered in the process

Skill Descriptors
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 strategy.

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.

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.

Judgment and Decision Making: Knowledge of the decision-making process; ability to carefully evaluate the impact of emerging business situations and choose the best path forward communicating actions and activities that maximize organizational performance.

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.

Accounting: Advanced knowledge of financial accounting activities, 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.

Language: Advanced English

JOB SUMMARY:  Lead and supervise staff responsible for financial reporting and budgeting and forecasting. Oversee preparation and the submission of accurate and timely reports, which meet the requirements of various internal and external organizations. Demonstrates strong leadership skills and contributes to strategic and operational initiatives of the business.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Directs staff responsible for the accounting, budget and forecasting.

2. Producing accurate and timely financial reports in accordance with US GAAP and in compliance with section 404 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
3. Preparing or leading preparation of reports which summarize and forecast business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, assets and liabilities
4. Provides and maintains adequate books and records of all financial transactions.
5. Coordinates and assists with the annual Business Plan and other interim forecasts as requested by corporate, under the supervision of the Sr Finance Manager.
6. Participates in accomplishment of continuous improvement objectives for the department. Participates in the identification of problem areas and development of resolutions to address them.
7. Ensuring the accounting and compliance policies and practices of the organization are followed;

8. Overseeing and evaluating the activities of the accounting staff and providing for their professional development; analyzing and solving accounting problems.

9. Understands the Equal Opportunity and Harassment policies of the company, applies them in all aspects of management and maintains an environment, which is consistent with these policies.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

1. Advanced knowledge of accounting principles and methods, internal control procedures, and financial analysis, including lease and loan accounting.

2. Strong decision-making and analytical skills and ability to work independently on multiple projects simultaneously, with minimal involvement from management.

3. Strong interpersonal skills to develop staff and persuade others to take action.

4. Demonstrated ability to maintain an environment conducive to collaboration across business units and job functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:A 4--year college or university degree in accounting or equivalent discipline and a minimum of 9 years progressive exempt experience in, and a thorough knowledge of the financial accounting activities of a multinational company are recommended. Experience in business planning, budgeting, project management and supervision and leadership is recommended. Chile CPA certification (CPA/CMA preferred) and an advanced business degree preferred.

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Posting Dates:

September 2, 2024 - September 6, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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