Caterpillar, Inc

Technical Accounting Manager

Caterpillar, Inc • $118K — $190K *
Nashville, TN 37211In-Person
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Reposted Yesterday
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related discipline with sufficient accounting credits
  • CPA or CMA certification
  • Public accounting experience preferred
  • Extensive knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting
  • Proficiency in MS Office 365; knowledge of automation and AI tools is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Support global business with US GAAP technical accounting for complex transactions
  • Collaborate with finance and functional teams for accurate reporting and disclosures
  • Maintain financial records in compliance with GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley Act
  • Create performance reports for stakeholders
  • Complete month-end and year-end closing activities, including preparing audit work papers

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
  • Career Development
  • Incentive bonus
  • Life Insurance
Full Job Description
Career Area:

Job Description:

The Role:
  • Under broad direction, act as a key technical accounting partner supporting our global business with a focus on US GAAP for complex transactions within Caterpillar's captive finance subsidiary.
  • Lead the end-to-end Accounting Review of Legal Documents (ARLD) process, ensuring thorough review and assessment of the accounting and reporting implications, while maintaining strong governance, and compliance with US GAAP and SEC requirements.


What You Will Do
  • Assignments and work require in-depth knowledge of US GAAP, accounting policies, and practices.
  • Maintaining records of organization's financial activity in accordance with GAAP, organizational standards, and in compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
  • Preparing and/or reviewing financial statements, footnote disclosures, and MD&A for inclusion in our SEC filings.


What You Have
  • Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
  • Analytical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to accurately analyze complex transactions and apply relevant US GAAP to support financial reporting and related disclosures.
  • Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to work independently, research US GAAP technical accounting topics and prepare accounting research memos.
  • Effective Communications: Strong presence and ability to build trust through effective communication; demonstrated ability to lead business partners through the accounting implications of complex transactions.
  • Managing Multiple Priorities: Under broad direction, performs a wide variety of intricate and complex accounting tasks. Duties and responsibilities may include analysis of accounting related to non-standard transactions, implementation of new US GAAP accounting standards, providing US GAAP technical accounting support to global business partners, and SEC disclosure support.
  • Accounting: Thorough knowledge of US GAAP and broad understanding of accounting and business processes and systems. Demonstrated proficiency of MS Office 365 tools including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Outlook and Teams is recommended. Knowledge of automation and AI tools is a plus.
  • Financial Analysis: Applies a broad knowledge of advanced accounting methods and procedures. Assist in review of 10Q and 10K financials and provide accounting policy and technical accounting support.
  • Financial Reporting: Thorough knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting.


Top Candidates Will Have:
  • Advanced Technical Accounting Expertise - Deep knowledge of complex accounting areas (e.g. CECL, loans and leases, revenue recognition, fair value, consolidations, etc.) with the ability to interpret and apply guidance in a practical business context.
  • Strong US GAAP Knowledge - Proven experience applying US GAAP within corporate or public accounting environments, with solid exposure to financial reporting.
  • Robust Accounting Foundation - Bachelor's in accounting, or a related discipline with significant accounting coursework, underpinning strong technical capability.
  • Professional Accounting Credentials - CPA or CMA designation (or international equivalent), demonstrating a high level of technical proficiency and commitment to the profession.
  • Public Accounting Experience - Background in public accounting, ideally within a Big 4 or similar firm, with exposure to complex audits and financial reporting. A minimum of 6 years of exempt accounting experience is recommended.


Compensation & Benefits:

Summary Pay Range: $118,860.00 - $190,176.00

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 of the 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

Additional information:
  • This position requires the successful candidate to work full time, 5 days per week in the Nashville main office.


This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties, and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of "essential job functions" as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:
June 2, 2026 - June 9, 2026

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

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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
* Ladders Estimates

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