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.

The Corporate Treasury team is looking for a talented and motivated Senior Finance Specialist on the Treasury Services Tower team. The position is tasked with activities that include but are not limited to the leadership and support of the treasury budget and SOX processes, Trade Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, and the Inventory 180 dealer financing program.
 
Responsibilities

• Serve as the Internal Control Coordinator (ICC) for the global Treasury team.  Lead audit coordination and execution: Audits – IAAS / Deloitte, SOX Audits, ad-hoc audit requests, liaison with SOX team.  This support will include training, review of documentation, testing, and remediation plans
• Lead budget coordinator for the global Treasury team.  Develop deep expertise of Treasury’s controllable costs.  Analyze the budget results and provide business insights to the global Treasury team.  Serve as the liaison between Treasury and Accounting for the budget process.  Prepare monthly budget reporting and analysis
• Support Inventory 180 Treasury process owner in managing the dealer financing program in collaboration with dealers and insurers.  
• Manage the country exposure reporting process.  Prepare country exposure reports for management on a quarterly basis
• Administer the Trade Finance program within the Treasury system module.  Issue Trade Finance instruments through banks on behalf of Caterpillar Inc.  Prepare Trade Finance reports for management on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis.  Collaborate with business units on Trade Finance support needs  
• Lead continuous improvement projects for the Treasury Services Tower to simplify and standardize the processes under management.  Implement best in class reporting processes through standardization, automation and a streamlined reporting structure

 
Requirements

• Education/Experience: college or university degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or other business-related fields; 8+ years of job-related experience in Treasury / Finance
• 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
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision
• Communicating Complex Concepts: Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience
• 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
• Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers
• Financial Markets: Knowledge of the products, types, competitors, customer base, major issues and regulatory considerations in the financial markets; ability to apply financial market knowledge to various business environments
• Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material

Top Candidate Will Also Have:

• Knowledge of Treasury policies and procedures 
• Experience in finance transformation
• Strong analytical and communication skills as well as personal computer expertise
• Demonstrate initiative, leadership, judgment, and decision-making skills 
• Good human relations skills are required to develop a cooperative work relationship with others inside and outside the department

 
Additional Details:

• This position is located at Peoria, IL; Nashville, TN; Dallas, TX
• Domestic relocation is available for those who qualify
• Visa Sponsorship will not be offered for this role
• Flexible work environment with hybrid approach of both in-person and online work

Summary Pay Range:

$123,480.00 - $185,280.00

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:

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.

Posting Dates:

December 10, 2024 - December 24, 2024

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

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

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