Senior Manager Accounting - Structured Finance

Career Area:

Finance

Job Description:

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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 Choose Cat Equipment Financing From Cat Financial | Cat | Caterpillar to learn more about Cat Financial.

As the Senior Accounting Manager , you will provide first-line direct support for the Structured Finance VP in the region for Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Executive Financial Reporting, and collaboration with legal country staff regarding the Structured Finance portfolio.

What You Will Do:

• Producing accurate and timely financial reports, for internal and external use, in accordance with GAAP and in compliance with section 404 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
• Preparing or leading preparation of reports which summarize and forecast business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings, based on past, present and expected operations.
• Ensuring the accounting policies and practices of the organization are followed; working closely with internal auditors, public accountants, federal tax examiners, and other financial professionals ensuring that practices are in line with the overall goals of the organization.
• Overseeing and evaluating the activities of the accounting staff, and providing for their professional development; analyzing and solving accounting problems.

NB.   The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined. Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

What You Can Demonstrate:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Accounting: Knowledge of accounting methods, processes, and tools; ability to maintain and prepare financial statements and reports using accounting methods and processes.
• Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.
• Financial Reporting: Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports

Consideration for Top Candidates:

FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis):

• Demonstrated ability to make sound business decisions when faced with complex and contradictory alternatives.
• Expertise in developing long-term strategic alliances and partnerships that increase the company's competitive advantage
• Proficiency in preparing thorough briefings and consultations for business decisions

Portfolio Management:

• Proven track record of managing financial and administrative support functions to ensure financial objectives are fully achieved
• Experience in assessing existing and proposed financial plans and policies to ensure efficiency and effectiveness
• Skilled in analyzing complex financial data and compiling detailed reports

Legal Entity Accounting:

• Extensive experience in performing full cycle accounting, including month-end close, reconciliations, and journal entries
• Proficiency in managing fixed assets, capital leases, and improving the month-end close process
• Strong background in implementing accounting standards and performing goodwill impairment tests

Strategic Leadership:

• Ability to guide teams through predictable stages of development and support their success
• Expertise in developing and implementing integrated talent strategies, driving employee engagement, and ensuring organizational effectiveness
• Proven success in leading through change while building a strong culture to drive business results

Expert Communicator at All Levels:

• Strong presence and ability to build trust through effective communication
• Skilled in influencing high-impact, high-risk, and highly complex situations
• Demonstrated ability to lead business partners to effective communication solutions and build relationships within and outside the organization
• Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, colour, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. 

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Posting Dates:

October 22, 2024 - November 4, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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