Facility Controller/Manufacturing Finance Manager

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As the Facility Controller / Manufacturing Finance Manager (internally known as Business Manager) for Maintenance Components, you will serve as the key financial leader supporting two manufacturing facilities located in Menominee, MI and Goldsboro, NC. This role offers a unique opportunity to partner closely with operations and finance leadership to drive business performance, influence strategic decisions, and support the continued growth of Caterpillar's Fluid Transfer Solutions business.

You will lead financial planning, reporting, forecasting, investment analysis, and compliance activities while providing actionable insights that help improve operational and financial results. In addition to facility support, this role will play a critical role in consolidating the performance of the Hose and Coupling organization, providing visibility and business insights to senior leadership.

This position is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys partnering with operations, solving complex business challenges, and making a measurable impact across multiple manufacturing facilities.

What You Will Do:

• Lead financial support for two manufacturing facilities, providing insights that drive operational and business performance.
• Manage monthly financial reporting, performance analysis, and communication with facility leadership teams.
• Coordinate annual operating plans and quarterly forecasts.
• Partner with facility leaders to evaluate investments, capital expenditures, and business initiatives.
• Develop analytical tools and reporting solutions that provide forward-looking business insights.
• Maintain a strong financial control environment and ensure the integrity of financial reporting.
• Lead and coordinate cost accounting activities and inventory valuation processes.
• Contribute to facility and organizational strategy development aimed at improving financial and operational performance.
• Consolidate results and key metrics across multiple facilities and communicate trends and opportunities to senior leadership.

What You Will Have:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

The successful candidate will be a collaborative business partner with strong financial and operational acumen, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to influence decisions across multiple levels of the organization.

Additional qualifications include:

• 4-year degree, preferably in accounting
• 6+ years of varied accounting and/or finance experience
• Demonstrated initiative, leadership, and sound business judgment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to learn and apply complex accounting methodologies.

Additional Details:

• Primary Location: Peoria, Illinois
• Secondary Location: Irving, Texas
• Domestic relocation is available for those who qualify
• ~25% of travel expected to facilities

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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