Senior Accounting Consultant

Caterpillar, Inc. • Peoria, IL • 8h ago

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.

Caterpillar's Earthmoving Division has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Accounting Consultant that will provide strategic financial guidance for two of Caterpillar's premier products. In this Senior Accounting Consultant role, you will partner with the business to provide valuable insights to the Motor Grader (MTG) and Medium Tractor Products (MTP) Product Group leadership team. This role will lead all financial planning and analysis activities and provide strategic financial support to the leadership team.

What You Will Do:

Strategic thought leader for MTG and MTP product group team providing insight and analysis driving business decisions.

Lead all aspects of financial analysis and reporting processes for MTG and MTP, including monthly management reporting, annual and quarterly forecasting and monthly analysis of results.

Partner with the business to drive short and long term strategic insights and solve challenges with a customer-oriented mindset.

Collaborate with cross functional teams to drive improvements and process efficiencies into forecasting and results analysis.

What You Have:

Education: This position typically requires a bachelor's degree within Accounting, Finance, or related areas.

Strategic Planning: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operations (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.

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.

Judgment and Decision Making: Knowledge of the decision-making process; ability to carefully evaluate the impact of emerging business situations and choose the best path forward communicating actions and activities that maximize organizational performance.

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.

Financial Reporting & Analysis: Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools for financial reporting and analysis; ability to apply finance knowledge appropriately to diverse situations as well as read, interpret, and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Proven experience of working effectively with cross-functional teams.

High level of initiative, leadership, and business acumen.

Professional certifications (CPA, CMA, or equivalent)

Additional Details:

Location: Peoria, IL

This role requires 5 days a week in office

Domestic relocation is available for those who qualify

International and Domestic travel up to 5%

Sponsorship is not available

Summary Pay Range:

$144,960.00 - $217,320.00

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:

December 15, 2025 - January 5, 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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