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Career Area:

Legal and Compliance

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.

The Resource Industries segment at Caterpillar is seeking a Risk & Compliance Professional with an accounting or finance background to provide support for the Resource Industries business partners. Compliance support includes Controls (documentation, testing, SOX support, & Control Board reporting), Compliance Councils, Audit Issue Sharing, various Lean projects and process enhancements.

The Risk and Compliance Professional will have a comprehensive understanding of Caterpillar’s business and accounting practices, systems and procedures. This position performs complex analysis work, identifies problems and mitigates risks. They will demonstrate knowledge and ability to handle issues independently.

What You Will Do:

+ Development and maintenance of internal controls, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) control documentation

+ Provide strong leadership and independence in reviewing findings, monitors and validates action plans, and ensures sustainable solutions are implemented.

+ Support compliance activities and inventory counting services.

+ SOX testing and audits (internal & external) including outsourced accounting activities

+ Support Control Board Meetings and Compliance Councils with participation from facility top management team.

+ Monitors compliance performance and recommends priorities and actions for improvement.

+ Collaborates with employees and supervisors to identify and mitigate compliance risks.

+ Performs compliance assessments and supports compliance audits.

What You Have:

+ **Education/Experience:** 4 year degree preferably in Accounting or Finance; 2-4 years of job related experience

+ **Risk Management** : Knowledge of processes, tools and techniques for assessing and controlling an organization's exposure to risks of various kinds; ability to apply knowledge of risk management appropriately to diverse situations.

+ **Audit and Compliance Function:** Knowledge of major responsibilities and tasks of Audit and Compliance (A&C) function; ability to manage the operation of A&C function in various business environment.

+ **Relationship Management:** Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.

+ **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:

+ Compliance Experience

+ Audit Experience

+ Knowledge of local statutory accounting, currency, and tax and trade controls

+ Have a comprehensive knowledge of Caterpillar businesses, products, suppliers and customers

+ Initiative, leadership, good judgment and accountability

+ Good communication skills

Additional Info:

+ Location: Decatur, Illinois

+ Relocation Assistance Offered: Yes

+ US Work Authorization Sponsorship Offered: None

Summary Pay Range:

$95,640.00 - $143,520.00

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

Posting Dates:

October 23, 2025 - November 5, 2025

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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