Technical Accounting Manager

About the Company

Cat Financial is a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., 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 over 40 years, Cat Financial has provided financing solutions for machines, engines, Solar® gas turbines, genuine Cat parts, and services. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Cat Financial serves customers globally with offices throughout North and South America, Asia, Australia, Europe, and Africa.

About 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 accounting and reporting implications while maintaining strong governance and compliance with US GAAP and SEC requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of the organization's financial activity in accordance with GAAP, organizational standards, and in compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
• Prepare and/or review financial statements, footnote disclosures, and MD&A for inclusion in SEC filings.
• Analyze accounting related to non-standard transactions and implement new US GAAP accounting standards.
• Provide US GAAP technical accounting support to global business partners and assist with SEC disclosure support.
• Apply advanced accounting methods and procedures to support financial analysis and reporting.
• Review 10Q and 10K financials and provide accounting policy and technical accounting guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related discipline with significant accounting coursework.
• CPA or CMA designation (or international equivalent).
• Minimum of 6 years of exempt accounting experience, preferably with a background in public accounting (Big 4 or similar firm).

Skills

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
• Analytical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to analyze complex transactions and apply relevant US GAAP.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: 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; lead business partners through accounting implications of complex transactions.
• Managing Multiple Priorities: Perform a wide variety of intricate and complex accounting tasks under broad direction.
• US GAAP and SEC Reporting: Thorough knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting, and accounting policies.
• Proficiency in MS Office 365: Demonstrated skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. Knowledge of automation and AI tools is a plus.

Top Candidate Attributes

• Advanced technical accounting expertise in complex areas (e.g., CECL, loans and leases, revenue recognition, fair value, consolidations).
• Proven experience applying US GAAP within corporate or public accounting environments.
• Strong foundation in accounting principles and practices.

Pay

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

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*

*Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines.

Schedule

This position requires full-time work, 5 days per week, in the Nashville main office. Relocation is available for this position.