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.

Your Impact 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.

 Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Accounting Manager (Research and Engineering (R&E) to join our COE-Accountable Reporting.

The incumbent would be in a operations role, so requires in depth & hands on knowledge/involvement in all financial activities (accounting, reporting & analysis) in all transitions, not just oversight.

This is an exciting opportunity supporting Caterpillar's Integrated Components & Solutions (ICS) Division (that provides trusted engineering, research, validation, and manufacturing services to internal clients, as well as provides technology leadership to the enterprise).  

 The preference for this role is to be based out of Whitefield Office, Bangalore, India

 What you will do

Job Roles and Responsibilities

Research and Engineering (R&E) Accounting, Reporting & Analysis

Job Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Leading multi-disciplinary teams (business resources, IT, engineers, data providers) to define, develop and implement solutions which satisfy both ICS and business requirements /expectations
• Enterprise coordination of R&E system processes in support of monthly closing, quarterly forecasting & annual budgeting cycles
• Establishing and maintaining ICS’s client R&E affordability within the detailed Financial Reporting & Analysis tools
• Developing, maintaining and communicating training materials, technical documentation, standards and procedures
• Keeping up to date on new tools & technologies, evaluating or developing new ideas which lead to incremental efficiency improvements or improved accuracy
• Lead management & agency personnel who perform accounting functions of varying complexity including working with selected financial systems, interpreting and adhering to Caterpillar's accounting practices and procedures

Team management:

• Managing and supporting a team of empowered financial analysts ensuring successful migration of specified roles into the COE
• Actively partnering with the financial analysts and stakeholders for tasks related to the transition of the projects in line with scope of work, timelines and business requirements
• Ensuring standard transition methodology and documentation is followed for all the transitions
• Managing relationship with the global stakeholders through timely connects and stepping up to resolve issues and escalations for all activities
• Working with the financial analysts on business continuity plan for all activities

• Monitoring and reporting on transition progress and operations updates to the COE Manager
• Prepare presentations and defined metrics/KPIs for distribution with different leadership groups
• Prioritizing projects, assigning and reviewing work, and controlling the team’s daily operating environment
• Evaluating and reporting on staff performance, participating in employee selection, providing career guidance and training direction and promoting team rewards and successes

What you will have 

• Proven experience in R&E expense management, financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, intercompany and month end processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex financial data, trends and patterns
• Excellent customer service skills working in a global environment with multiple stakeholders to drive outcomes
• Self-starter, works well independently and in a team, with excellent communication skills
• Showcased leadership skills, good judgement, and accountability in prior roles
• Experience in process transitions and transformations in a virtual environment
• Work within a constantly evolving COE structure displaying outstanding organisational and multitasking skills
• CA, CMA, MBA with 15+ years of progressive experience

Additional Information

• Work timings 2 p.m. to 11p.m. IST
• Work from office
• Manager + IC (individual contributor) role

Skills desired:

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.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Contributes to short-term operational plans.
• Anticipates and adapts to plan changes.
• Monitors progress of work against plan as required to meet objectives.
• Reports variances and makes agreed-upon corrections.
• Under guidance, develops tactical plan for own direct responsibility.

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.
Level Extensive Experience:
• Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances.
• Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation.
• Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research.
• Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action.
• Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts.
• Chooses among a diverse set of analytical tools according to the nature of the situation.

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.
Level Extensive Experience:
• Reviews others' writing or presentations and provides feedback and coaching.
• Adapts documents and presentations for the intended audience.
• Demonstrates both empathy and assertiveness when communicating a need or defending a position.
• Communicates well downward, upward, and outward.
• Employs appropriate methods of persuasion when soliciting agreement.
• Maintains focus on the topic at hand.

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.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Discerns between "signal" and "noise" when considering courses of action.
• Selects the right activities to work on from a range of competing priorities.
• Stands by decisions in the face of conflict or unexpected outcome.
• Makes the transition from evaluation to conclusion readily and in a timely manner.
• Revisits decisions when appropriate, but infrequently and without disrupting focus.

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.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Assesses the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task; delegates work accordingly.
• Explains how the team's work contributes to the success of the organization; creates a shared vision.
• Reviews progress and performance of employees; addresses bottlenecks or concerns impending employee growth.
• Uses multiple channels such as meetings, e-mails, newsletters to communicate important messages with the team regularly.
• Works with employees to set and define performance standards and career development goals; supports in achieving them.

Accounting: Knowledge of accounting methods, processes, and tools; ability to maintain and prepare financial statements and reports using accounting methods and processes.
Level Extensive Experience:
• Supervises all aspects of an accounting function.
• Consults on the effectiveness and efficiency of accounting process flow.
• Oversees the process and data flow between accounting systems and sub-systems.
• Develops an accounting system for the management of assets, liabilities and transactions.
• Formulates accounting practices for general ledger, A-P, A-R and assets.
• Evaluates the organization's and industry's practices on how capital assets are depreciated.

Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Applies principles used to evaluate the economics of investment decisions.
• Interprets major types of financial statements issued by the organization.
• Utilizes basic qualitative and quantitative tools and techniques with proficiency.
• Works with a specific financial analysis tool set.
• Implements valid financial analysis aligned with key criteria.

Financial Reporting: Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports.
Level Extensive Experience:
• Designs and interprets varied and complex financial reports.
• Advises others on the methods and purposes to create accurate financial reports.
• Monitors and ensures accuracy of the use of a variety of financial report-writing tools.
• Updates or establishes organizational standards for financial reports.
• Consults others on identifying, tracing, and correcting errors in financial reports.
• Creates and customizes organizational methods and procedures for financial reports.

What you will get:

• Work Life Harmony
• Earned and medical leave.
• Flexible work arrangements
• Relocation assistance

Holistic Development

• Personal and professional development through Caterpillar ‘s employee resource groups across the globe
• Career developments opportunities with global prospects

Health and Wellness

• Medical coverage -Medical, life and personal accident coverage
• Employee mental wellness assistance program

 Financial Wellness

• Employee investment plan
• Pay for performance -Annual incentive Bonus plan.

 Additional Information:

Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, 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

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

Posting Dates:

August 29, 2024 - September 4, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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