Description

Caterpillar is investing in our digital future, and we’re looking for the best Finance team for Cat’s Digital team. Our iconic products have evolved from mechanical work horses to highly sophisticated, electronically-controlled worksite solutions. This transformation, along with our smart factories and our integrated dealer network, has a wealth of data ready to be leveraged by our customers and our dealers.

Cat Digital is more than a traditional service center.  Cat Digital is leading Caterpillar and our industry with the utilization of data analytics, innovation, digital channels and techniques to drive profit, create more efficient revenue growth, unlock new revenue streams and provide more durable competitive advantages for the business through unexpectedly great experiences for our customers.  We are a diverse, high energy, agile and innovative team led by industry leaders working to drive a refreshed digital culture across the enterprise.

This opening is to fill a critical role in the Cat Digital financial reporting team.  This position is a great opportunity to learn about the fast-paced and exciting Digital business at Caterpillar. 

As a Controller at Caterpillar, you will have the opportunity to develop essential business information and provide counsel to management for all business analysis and return on investment activities. In addition, you will provide analysis and interpretation of the financial condition of the Division.
 

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

• Lead 11-person decision support team that serves as trusted advisor for Cat Digital’s 8 Department Heads
• Investment analyses for all Digital investments in support of Caterpillar’s Services Growth strategy
• Ad-hoc analyses for Vice President and Leadership Team
• Providing financial leadership and support to Cat Digital, including all aspects of accounting, financial reporting and systems
• Providing analysis of business statements to assist managers in managing costs across departments
• Participating in strategy development to improve accountable profit results
• Leading continuous improvement and change management efforts across the Cat Digital Finance team

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in an Accounting or Finance related discipline
• 8-10 years of progressively responsible job-related experience

Desired Qualifications:

• MBA or Master’s degree in a business related field
• Strong background in accounting, cost accounting, and budget development
• Strong analytical skills are required to perform detailed financial analysis and prepare strategic plans  
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required in order to deal with sensitive issues, develop others, or persuade others inside and outside the department to take specific action
• Strong communication skills

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