Accountant (Senior Finance IT Consultant)

Career Area:

Finance

Job Description:

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Your Impact 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.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Accountant (Senior Finance IT Consultant) to join our Financial Systems CBS & eSAP -Global CAT IT Team

Incumbent will be responsible for working on the SAP/ERP deployment projects in the Finance area. Candidate should have a deep functional understanding of SAP Finance module and accounting background. He is responsible to deliver the project and manage functional activities and Cutover role wherever is needed.

The preference for this role is to be based out of Whitefield, PSN Office-KA

What You Will Do:

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Incumbent will be responsible for working on the SAP/ERP deployment projects in the Finance area. Candidate should have a deep functional understanding of SAP Finance module and accounting background. He is responsible to deliver the project and manage functional activities and Cutover role wherever is needed.

This role is part of the Corporate Services in Caterpillar IT Division. This team is responsible for managing the ERP implementation projects in the finance area.

• Lead the Cutover activities and Month end closing activities during the implementation projects.
• Deep understanding of all financial systems
• Manage the finance cutover activities during ERP deployments.
• Have the ability to analyze, understand impact and have a broader perspective on specific technical and functional issues in the SAP Finance domain.
• Lead and/or direct teams within or outside of discipline addressing complex problems.
• Deep understanding of system integration with ERP systems
• Participate in problem resolution process involving customer and information services interaction.
• Provide ongoing support to promptly address business critical incidents and manage ServiceNow tickets for support of these systems.
• Coordinate, participate and occasionally lead small cross-functional teams, with participation from finance (EFSS & Site accountants) and non-finance professionals to ensure customer needs are being met with the systems
• Have a comprehensive understanding of Caterpillar’s business and accounting practices, systems and procedures, specifically capital assets.
• Apply accounting knowledge and provide guidance on accounting issues
• Support deployments and manage the upgrade projects.
  
  

What You Will Have:

• Accounting Degree or equivalent or 4-year non-accounting degree with a minimum of 8 years working experience on Finance (accounting process) in SAP.
• Overall 10+ years of Experience of Accounting & SAP financial systems / support experience.
• Proven record of strong initiative, leadership, accountability, and effective communication skills
• The position requires the candidate to work a 5-a day -week schedule in the office.
  
  

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong Finance Background, GL processes, Finance systems, Strong experience in Month end closing activities
• Any Certificates in Finance is a Plus
  
  

Skills Desired:

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Accurately gauges the impact and cost of errors, omissions, and oversights.
• Utilizes specific approaches and tools for checking and cross-checking outputs.
• Processes limited amounts of detailed information with good accuracy.
• Learns from mistakes and applies lessons learned.
• Develops and uses checklists to ensure that information goes out error-free.
  
  

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.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance.
• Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions.
• Uses flow charts, Pareto charts, fish diagrams, etc. to disclose meaningful data patterns.
• Identifies the major forces, events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand.
• Uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions.
  
  

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.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.
• Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.
• Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.
• Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.
• Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.
  
  

Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Recognizes changing demands and priorities; validates changes with management.
• Obtains information about how current assignments contribute to organizational goals.
• Completes current work according to assigned priorities.
• Responds to day-to-day operational priorities while still making progress on project work.
• Performs at least 2-3 concurrent activities without reducing productivity.
  
  

Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives.
• Examines a specific problem and understands the perspective of each involved stakeholder.
• Develops alternative techniques for assessing accuracy and relevance of information.
• Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution.
• Uses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems.
  
  

Accounting: Knowledge of accounting methods, processes, and tools; ability to maintain and prepare financial statements and reports using accounting methods and processes.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Utilizes cost monitoring practices, techniques and considerations.
• Works with financial transactions and related documentation within the organization.
• Participates in accounting practices of classifying and recording financial data.
• Maintains existing charts of accounts.
• Follows regulations for entering and reporting the financial content in major accounting systems.
  
  

Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Applies principles used to evaluate the economics of investment decisions.
• Interprets major types of financial statements issued by the organization.
• Utilizes basic qualitative and quantitative tools and techniques with proficiency.
• Works with a specific financial analysis tool set.
• Implements valid financial analysis aligned with key criteria.
  
  

Financial Reporting: Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Follows organizational practices and guidelines for product profitability reporting.
• Analyzes errors or inaccuracies in financial reports.
• Uses basic tools to create simple financial reports.
• Monitors compliance with organizational standards for financial report writing.
• Implements organizational methods and procedures for financial report writing.
  
  

What You Will Get:

• Work Life Harmony
• Earned and medical leave.
• Relocation assistance
  
  

Holistic Development

• Personal and professional development through Caterpillar ‘s employee resource groups across the globe
• Career developments opportunities with global prospects
  
  

Health and Wellness

• Medical coverage -Medical, life and personal accident coverage
• Employee mental wellness assistance program
  
  

Financial Wellness

• Employee investment plan
• Pay for performance -Annual incentive Bonus plan.
  
  

Additional Information:

Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

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

Posting Dates:

September 15, 2025 - September 28, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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