Technical Accounting Manager

Career Area: 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 Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.  Our common values and focus on inclusion and respect drive the decisions made by our company, teams, and people. This is why we are committed to hiring and building diverse team representatives of the customers we serve globally. When you join our team, you can apply your unique life and job experiences and work in an environment where your ideas are heard, your contributions are celebrated, and your whole-self matters. 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. The Role:Under broad direction, act as a key technical accounting partner supporting our global business with a focus on US GAAP for complex transactions within Caterpillar’s captive finance subsidiary.Lead the end-to-end Accounting Review of Legal Documents (ARLD) process, ensuring thorough review and assessment of the accounting and reporting implications, while maintaining strong governance, and compliance with US GAAP and SEC requirements.What You Will DoAssignments and work require in-depth knowledge of US GAAP, accounting policies, and practices.Maintaining records of organization's financial activity in accordance with GAAP, organizational standards, and in compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.Preparing and/or reviewing financial statements, footnote disclosures, and MD&A for inclusion in our SEC filings.What You HaveAccuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.Analytical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to accurately analyze complex transactions and apply relevant US GAAP to support financial reporting and related disclosures.Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to work independently, research US GAAP technical accounting topics and prepare accounting research memos.Effective Communications: Strong presence and ability to build trust through effective communication; demonstrated ability to lead business partners through the accounting implications of complex transactions.   Managing Multiple Priorities: Under broad direction, performs a wide variety of intricate and complex accounting tasks. Duties and responsibilities may include analysis of accounting related to non-standard transactions, implementation of new US GAAP accounting standards, providing US GAAP technical accounting support to global business partners, and SEC disclosure support.  Accounting: Thorough knowledge of US GAAP and broad understanding of accounting and business processes and systems. Demonstrated proficiency of MS Office 365 tools including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Outlook and Teams is recommended. Knowledge of automation and AI tools is a plus.Financial Analysis: Applies a broad knowledge of advanced accounting methods and procedures. Assist in review of 10Q and 10K financials and provide accounting policy and technical accounting support.Financial Reporting: Thorough knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting.Top Candidates Will Have: Advanced Technical Accounting Expertise – Deep knowledge of complex accounting areas (e.g. CECL, loans and leases, revenue recognition, fair value, consolidations, etc.) with the ability to interpret and apply guidance in a practical business context.Strong US GAAP Knowledge – Proven experience applying US GAAP within corporate or public accounting environments, with solid exposure to financial reporting.Robust Accounting Foundation – Bachelor’s in accounting, or a related discipline with significant accounting coursework, underpinning strong technical capability.Professional Accounting Credentials – CPA or CMA designation (or international equivalent), demonstrating a high level of technical proficiency and commitment to the profession.Public Accounting Experience – Background in public accounting, ideally within a Big 4 or similar firm, with exposure to complex audits and financial reporting. A minimum of 6 years of exempt accounting experience is recommended.Compensation & Benefits: Summary Pay Range:  $118,860.00 - $190,176.00   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