Caterpillar, Inc

Corporate Development Manager

Caterpillar, Inc • $128K — $192K *
Irving, TX 75061In-Person
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5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or mathematics, or equivalent experience.
  • 6-8 years of Accounting or Finance experience; includes 2-4 years in Investment Banking M&A or 3-5 years in Big 4 Transactional Audit Accounting.
  • Strong analytical thinking skills and ability to create effective solutions.
  • Proficient in financial statement analysis and determining credit-worthiness.
  • Knowledge of financial valuation techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of strategic opportunity analysis and M&A processes.
  • Act as the financial lead throughout the transaction process, engaging with internal and external advisors.
  • Provide financial and strategic expertise using advanced business analysis techniques.
  • Prepare presentation materials to communicate financial rationales for initiatives.
  • Participate in negotiations and evaluate enterprise positions for optimized outcomes.
  • Collaborate with business unit leadership to shape growth strategies.
  • Resolve problems independently and lead business proposal development.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off plan including vacation and holidays
  • 401(k) savings plans
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Career Development programs
  • Life Insurance and disability benefits
  • Parental leave and adoption benefits
Full Job Description

Career Area:

Finance

Job Description:

As a Corporate Development Manager at Caterpillar, you will work in a high performing and dynamic corporate development team that supports strategic and financial analyses of inorganic initiatives through Mergers & Acquisitions (acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures), Venture Capital investments, organic initiatives through investment in new product R&D and procurement strategies, and other strategic analyses.  In addition, the role will provide governance across the life-cycle of project / transaction and support post-closing assessments, corporate finance methodology updates and investment reviews.  The manager will get the opportunity to work with a variety of diverse and global business units in various industries at Caterpillar.

What You Will Do:

  • Take leadership & provide guidance on certain aspects of the development of strategic and opportunity analysis, transaction development, deal execution and optimization of the M&A processes.

  • Act as the financial lead throughout the transaction process from opportunity analysis through due diligence including work with internal and external financial advisors and subject matter experts in order to provide an enterprise view of financial impact of transactions.

  • Provide financial and strategic expertise to support Business Units utilizing business analysis techniques such as three-statement financial modeling, accretion/dilution impact, and DCF analyses, while analyzing impact of integration costs and synergies.

  • Provide support for communication of financial and strategic rationale for inorganic and organic initiatives through preparation of presentation materials.

  • Act as core deal team member, participate in negotiations by leading sub-team evaluation of enterprise position to achieve optimum balance of risk and reward under various acquisition structures and purchase price considerations.

  • Work with business unit leadership to define growth plans and strategies for regional expansion, additional product lines, or new segments or parts of the value chain.

  • Work with acquiring Business Units to independently resolve problems and act as a captain in business proposal development for all assigned programs.

  • Take lead on communicating with regional corporate tax, regional corporate treasury, and other functional experts to resolve the issues to ensure compliance globally and regionally.

  • Ensure corporate governance and procedures for approvals and process are adhered to throughout the transaction process.

  • Perform enterprise level analysis for large projects that span several industries and end markets.

  • Work with business unit financial teams to ensure Caterpillar Financial Analysis Methodology is being followed.

  • Supporting project work requires the ability for pockets of travel.

What You Have:

  • Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in finance, accounting, economics, or mathematics, or relevant professional experience; 6-8 years of Accounting or Finance related experience. 2-4 years of experience in Investment Banking M&A or 3-5 years in Big 4 Transactional Audit Accounting will also satisfy this requirement.

  • 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.

  • Financial Statement Analysis: Knowledge of financial statement and balance sheet; ability to analyze financial statement data and determine the credit-worthiness of a business enterprise.

  • Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.

  • Valuation (Finance): Knowledge of the purpose and techniques of financial valuation; ability to determine the present or expected worth of the stock, company, asset, or liability.

What Will Set You Apart:

  • Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.

  • Advanced education or certifications including: MBA, CPA, CFA, CMA.

  • Experience in financial modeling and analysis techniques, including discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis, operating models, merger models, leveraged buyout models and comparable transaction and company analysis.

  • Demonstrated leadership, strategic thinking, initiative, interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively. Ability to deal with conflicts, take enterprise point of view, manage multiple projects at the same time and work under pressure with tight timelines.

Additional Details:

  • Location:  Irving, TX. 


 

Summary Pay Range:

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00

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

 

 

This position requires working onsite five days a week. 

 

Relocation is available for this position.

 

 

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

 

 

Posting Dates:

September 1, 2026 - September 14, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

About Caterpillar, Inc

Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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Learn more about Caterpillar, Inc
Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
NASDAQ
CAT
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