Career Area:
Finance
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
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Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions and services or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. Our work helps our customers build and power the world in which we live, in a more sustainable way. With a nearly 100-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, our impact spans the globe. Without a dedicated and talented workforce, Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer's needs. Come join us.
SPM Oil & Gas, a Caterpillar company, provides superior products and service solutions from the rig to the refinery - and beyond. Upstream, we have innovative flow control products, expendables and the most robust pump portfolio in the industry. Our pressure control surface equipment includes industry-leading wellheads, valves, frac trees and mud-gas separation equipment. Downstream, we provide unparalleled original equipment manufacturing (OEM) and engineering services for the refining and petrochemical industries. But our greatest asset is our people, who provide continued innovation, exceptional expertise and engineering excellence to our customers worldwide. As the Sr. Finance Director for SPM Oil & Gas Western Hemisphere, you will provide leadership, guidance, counsel, and support for all critical finance functions of the business unit including oversight of the legal entity accounting, consolidations, financial reporting & analysis, finance operations, and investment analysis. This role works across highly diverse and global teams to provide strategic counsel and deliver insights that drive the business forward and partners with the business to develop solutions and services that meet customer needs and drive profitable growth. The role reports to the Division CFO of the Caterpillar Oil & Gas and Marine Division and supports the SPM VP.
Job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Providing leadership and oversight of the legal entity accounting, consolidations, financial reporting & analysis, finance operations and investment analysis
Providing technical guidance and expertise on accounting issues
Leading the development of financial forecasts and the annual business plan
Providing strategic counsel to enhance performance and position the business for long-term success
Developing essential business information to drive optimization of short and long-term value creation and the achievement of financial and non-financial objectives.
Ensuring proper analysis and focus on return-on-investments are driven in accordance with maximum total outcome for the enterprise
Delivering commercial support for the development of new business models, product introductions and pricing decisions
Partnering with legal, compliance and commercial teams from contract development through review, approval, and execution
Collaborating across the Caterpillar Oil & Gas and Marine Division and the broader Caterpillar enterprise to ensure an enterprise focus is maintained
Driving a compliance first culture through ensuring high integrity reporting and a strong financial and regulatory (trade, anti-bribery, data privacy and fair competition) control environment
Fostering a strong business risk management governance process
Leading the development of the team through providing timely coaching and feedback, training opportunities, challenging assignments, and a career planning partnership
Championing the finance transformation and continuous process improvement within SPM Oil & Gas Western Hemisphere
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance related discipline
13+ years of progressively responsible job-related experience
Prior leadership experience and organizational capability building
Strong analytical skills and rigorous attention to detail required to oversee detailed financial analysis & the development of business insights
Strong ability to collaborate, influence and partner with the business and peers
Ability to maintain an enterprise point of view and lead with Caterpillar values (Integrity, Commitment, Teamwork, Excellence and Sustainability)
Skills Needed:
Business Acumen
Finance and Accounting
Risk Management
Strategic Thinking
Leadership
Financial Analysis, Forecasting and Modeling
Top Candidates Will Also Have:
Strong background in financial accounting, cost accounting & investment analysis and budget development
Credentialed expertise - Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant with practical experience involving technical accounting and reporting issues
Strong communication skills and executive presence
Interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence required to deal with sensitive issues, develop others, or persuade others to take specific action
Additional Detail:
Leads 4 direct reports with a team of ~50 located in the US, Canada, Mexico and Columbia
Location: 5-day per week onsite in Fort Worth, Texas
Relocation available for those who qualify
Limited travel (
Summary Pay Range:
$199,680.00 - $299,520.00
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:
July 14, 2025 - July 18, 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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