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Accounting Manager

Caterpillar
  • Houston, TX
  • $128,470–$192,710 Per Year
  • Autofill and Review
9 days ago

Job Description

Career Area:

Finance

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.

As a Manager Accounting for Caterpillar Oil & Gas, you will lead accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls while ensuring adherence to accounting standards and corporate policies. You will partner with finance leaders and business stakeholders to deliver accurate financial results, improve accounting processes, and support strategic business decisions.

What You Will Do:

  • Lead the preparation, review, and delivery of accurate and timely financial statements and management reports.
  • Manage accounting operations including general ledger, account reconciliations, financial close processes, and reporting activities.
  • Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, and company accounting policies.
  • Develop reporting and analytical processes that provide actionable insights into business performance.
  • Lead forecasting and financial performance reporting activities to support organizational decision-making.
  • Drive continuous improvement within accounting processes, systems, and internal controls.
  • Develop, coach, and mentor accounting professionals while building a culture of accountability and high performance.
  • Collaborate with finance, operations, tax, treasury, and business leaders to ensure alignment between accounting activities and strategic objectives.
  • Evaluate and resolve complex accounting issues while recommending solutions that support business goals.

What You Have:

  • Financial Reporting: Ability to create, interpret, and manage complex financial reporting processes while maintaining accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
  • Analytical Thinking: Proven ability to identify root causes, evaluate alternatives, quantify risks, and solve complex accounting and business challenges.
  • Effective Communications: Ability to communicate financial information clearly, influence stakeholders, and adapt messaging to diverse audiences.
  • Financial Analysis: Working knowledge of financial analysis principles, tools, and methodologies used to evaluate performance and support business decisions.
  • Leadership & Talent Development: Experience leading teams, establishing performance expectations, coaching employees, and supporting career development.
  • Process Improvement: Ability to evaluate accounting processes, identify improvement opportunities, and implement sustainable solutions that increase efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Judgment & Decision Making: Ability to assess financial and operational information, balance risks and opportunities, and make sound business recommendations. Based on associated accounting leadership skills identified within the finance skills framework.

Top Candidates Will Have:

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or equivalent professional certification.
  • Experience within manufacturing, industrial, energy, engineering, or Fortune 500 environments.
  • Significant expertise in financial planning, forecasting, and business performance reporting.
  • Experience supporting multi-entity, multi-location, or global accounting operations.
  • Demonstrated success developing high-performing accounting teams and future finance leaders.

Summary Pay Range:

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00

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 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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

October 14, 2026 - October 27, 2026

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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Numbers & Facts

LocationHouston, TX
IndustryManufacturing
Salary$128,470–$192,710 Per Year
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Year Founded1925
Websitehttp://www.cat.com/

About Company

Caterpillar is a driving force in logistics, automation, financial services, power generators and many other industries. No matter what we do, our commitment to excellence in every aspect of our business has made the name Caterpillar a symbol of strength, respect and integrity all over the world. Caterpillar is a global company with opportunities to travel and work at locations across the US and abroad. We have manufacturing facilities in 21 countries, marketing headquarters in 11 countries and distribution centers in 19.

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounting Policiesunmatched
  • Accounting Standards and Regulationsunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Business Supportunmatched
  • Career Counselingunmatched
  • Career Developmentunmatched
  • Caterpillar Equipmentunmatched
  • Certified Management Accountant (CMA)unmatched
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
  • Coachingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Corporate Policiesunmatched
  • Decision Supportunmatched
  • Energy Engineeringunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • Financial Complianceunmatched
  • Financial Managementunmatched
  • Financial Operationsunmatched
  • Financial Planningunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Financial Statementsunmatched
  • Forecastingunmatched
  • Fortune 500 Customersunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Oil and Gasunmatched
  • Operational Auditunmatched
  • Operations Managementunmatched
  • Performance Analysisunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Reporting Skillsunmatched
  • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
  • Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)unmatched
  • Talent Managementunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Treasuryunmatched

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