Large Engines NPI Accountant

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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.

Caterpillar’s Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) has an exciting position for a New Product Introduction (NPI) Accountant supporting the C175 Engine & Power Systems platform. This role will provide direct support to the Product / Engineering Director and their team.

What you will do:

• Strategic partner to product engineering, procurement, and supply chain teams

• Lead medium to high complexity NPI / New Supplier Introduction (NSI) financial analysis

• Assess & identify customer profitability opportunities

• Research & Engineering (R&E) analysis & support

• Support & develop Analytics Center of Excellence (ACOE) resources

• Ad hoc project leadership

What Skills you will have:

• Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or Business and/or 4+ years equivalent experience

• Finance and Accounting: Knowledge of finance and accounting practices, financial analysis, and reporting; ability to apply finance knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.

• Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material. Adapts financial analysis methods to support organizational goals.

• 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. Explains the organization's business model.

• 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. Makes sound business decisions on behalf of the group when faced with complex and contradictory alternatives.

• 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.

What Will Set You Apart:

• Demonstrated success and progression in previous roles

• Strong communication, interpersonal skills and executive presence with the ability to collaborate and partner across peers and leadership

• Initiative, leadership, good judgement, effective organization skills, and accountability

• Ability to resolve issues independently and with worldwide / diverse teams.

• Ability to take an Enterprise point of view and lead with our Values in Action.

• Experience with cash flow analysis generating Net Present Value (NPV) / Internal Rate of Return (IRR) and following gateway approval processes

Summary Pay Range:

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:

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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