Controller, Manufacturing Operations
Caterpillar

Job Info

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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.

Job Description:

As the Controller for Building Construction Products (BCP) with responsibility for supporting the BCP Athens (Georgia) manufacturing operations, you will have the opportunity to support our U.S. production for Micro Excavators (MHEX) and Small Dozers (STTT). As a business partner, you will provide counsel to management for all business analysis, cost reduction and efficiency initiatives, capital planning, and production support. You will also lead a team of two individuals responsible for capital, legal entity, inventory, and Sarbanes-Oxley controls.

Location:

• Athens, GA with up to ~10% travel
• Domestic relocation is available for those that qualify
• Visa Sponsorship will not be offered for this role

What You Will Do:

• Provide business analysis and financial support to the Athens (Georgia) manufacturing facility.
• Lead investment analysis, operational results analysis as well as variable and period value added improvement initiatives.
• Lead annual business plan, rolling business management, and long-term forecasting and volume flexibility planning for local operations.
• Lead local legal entity initiatives, including monthly close process and statutory reporting.
• Lead and ensure compliance with the unit's Business Risk Management governance process and Sarbanes-Oxley controls by ensuring effective and adequate documentation of analysis.
• Support Caterpillar Global Finance Strategy through transformation of our processes and automation to help generate business insights.

What You Will Bring:

• Business Acumen : Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations. Level: Working Knowledge
• Finance and Accounting : Knowledge of finance and accounting practices, financial analysis, and reporting; ability to apply finance knowledge appropriately to diverse situations. Level: Extensive Experience
• Organizational Governance: Knowledge of the processes, customs, policies, and rules affecting the way the organization is administered and controlled; ability to ensure compliance with governance guidelines and policies. Level: Working Knowledge
• Strategic Thinking : Knowledge of the importance of "big picture" thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization. Level: Working Knowledge
• Leadership : Knowledge of leadership practices and processes; ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives while having a long-term perspective of the future state of things and how to get there. Level: Extensive Experience
• Financial Forecasting & Modeling : Knowledge of processes, tools and techniques of financial forecasting and modeling; ability to explore and evaluate alternative financial scenarios and results. Level: Extensive Experience

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree in an Accounting or Finance related discipline
• Advanced Accounting or Finance experience, including cost accounting and budget development
• CPA, CMA, or CFA preferred
• Previous experience supporting manufacturing operations

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. 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.
Posting Dates:
May 7, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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