Caterpillar, Inc

Inventory Technical Accounting Manager

Caterpillar, Inc$172K — $258K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-year degree in Accounting or International equivalent
  • Over 10 years of progressively responsible experience, specifically in inventory accounting
  • Solid practical experience in US GAAP technical accounting
  • CPA, CMA or similar accounting/finance certifications
  • Strong strategic thinking and business acumen abilities

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate expert knowledge of US GAAP inventory accounting principles
  • Understand and analyze complex business transactions related to inventory
  • Adapt swiftly to new accounting matters as they arise
  • Research complex technical accounting topics independently
  • Collaborate on acquisitions, divestitures, and restructuring inventory matters
  • Lead teams, providing guidance on how accounting impacts business results
  • Develop and train others on US GAAP accounting practices

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off (vacation, holidays, volunteer days)
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Career development opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Life insurance and disability benefits
  • Parental and adoption leave
  • Incentive bonuses
  • Employee discounts and voluntary benefits
Full Job Description

Career Area:

Finance

Job Description:

As the Inventory Technical Accounting Manager, you will play a key role by providing US GAAP technical accounting support to legal entities world-wide for complex accounting topics primarily related to inventory accounting.  You will have the opportunity to partner with senior leaders on complex accounting and financial reporting matters. This role will encourage you to demonstrate and develop your leadership skills, utilizing excellent communication, presentation, and technical accounting abilities while serving as a key liaison with business units, finance teams and external auditors.

What You Will Do:

  • Demonstrate a strong, commanding knowledge of US GAAP inventory accounting principles and disclosure requirements.
  • Have the ability as an expert to understand complex business transactions and technical accounting issues across a broad range of inventory accounting topics.  Demonstrates strong technical and analytical thinking.
  • Demonstrate the ability to quickly learn and adapt as new accounting matters are identified.
  • Be highly motivated to work independently to research complex technical accounting topics, reach and document conclusions.
  • Collaborate with other Technical Accounting Managers within the company on inventory matters related to acquisitions, divestitures and restructuring projects.
  • Lead and/or direct teams within or outside of the technical accounting discipline.  Collaborate with different functional areas, provide guidance to accounting and business partners and explain how accounting conclusions impact business results.
  • Develop and provide US GAAP training to the accounting organization.

What You Will Have:

  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP): Knowledge of the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); ability to apply GAAP appropriately within the organization.
  • Finance and Accounting: Knowledge of finance and accounting practices and reporting; ability to apply finance knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Top Candidates Will Have:

  • 4-year degree in Accounting or International equivalent.
  • Solid practical experience involving US GAAP technical accounting.
  • 10 or more years of progressively responsible job-related experience including exposure to inventory accounting. 
  • CPA, CMA or any accounting & finance related certification.

 

Summary Pay Range:

$172,630.00 - $258,950.00

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 9, 2026 - September 22, 2026

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
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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