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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.

The Resource Industries Operations & Products Division (RIOP) FP&A Consolidations Team is seeking a Lead Sr. FP&A Accountant in Peoria.

Caterpillar has exciting opportunities for accountants who want to be challenged, are mobile and are interested in progressing through a number of staff and supervisory assignments. In a Senior Accounting position, you will provide expertise on complex business, financial or managerial issues within a business unit or corporate environment. You will have the opportunity to become one of our future business leaders. You will be in a position to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as high levels of leadership and initiative.

What You Will Do:

+ Analyze and understand profit impact and have a broader perspective on specific accounting issues.

+ Lead all division financial forecasts (ABP, RBM, Monthly Refresh) including the communication of deliverables, financial consolidation, analysis, and accountable submissions

+ Active leader in the development and support of business strategies and process improvements.

+ Identifying opportunities for efficiency and improved reporting through analytics and optimization

+ Prepare and submit monthly results presentations to senior division leadership

+ Manage all monthly corporate Form M analysis submissions

+ Work closely with the RI Segment team and support various requests

+ Resolve issues independently

+ Lead and/or direct teams within or outside of discipline addressing complex problems

+ Take full responsibility for outcomes

+ Financial accounting, including consolidation, analysis, and communication of division results.

What You Have:

+ **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.

+ **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.

+ **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.

+ **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.

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

What Will Set You Apart:

+ 6+ years of accounting experience with increasing responsibilities

+ Business Unit experience with financial planning & analysis

+ Demonstrates initiative, leadership, good judgement and accountability

+ Strong analytical, process improvement and problem-solving skills

+ Comprehensive knowledge of Caterpillar businesses, products, suppliers and customers

Summary Pay Range:

$126,000.00 - $189,000.00

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:

November 4, 2025 - November 17, 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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