Senior FP&A Accounting Lead

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.

Finance

• Analyze actuals and forecast results for the Oil & Gas and Marine Division to support strategic decision‑making.
• Perform consolidated pricing and mix analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Collect, validate, and report order coverage metrics to the Division Senior Vice President and Vice Presidents.
• Establish and manage monthly closing and forecasting deadlines to ensure timely and accurate divisional reporting.
• Lead the successful execution of ABP (Annual Business Plan) and RBM (Rolling Business Management) forecast submissions, including scenario modeling for leadership reviews.
• Serve as Divisional Lead and Power and Energy liaison for the One Stream implementation, ensuring alignment across teams and successful system adoption.
• Perform complex accounting and financial functions that support corporate and business‑unit decision‑making on broad or highly complex issues.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail:
  Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision
• 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
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking:
  Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment
• Effective Communications:
  Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors
• Managing Multiple Priorities:
  Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
• Financial Reporting:
  Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports.

• Experience with Power BI and/or Alteryx (Axiom)
• One Stream integration experience

• This position will be located in our Houston, TX office
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify
• Sponsorship is not available

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• 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

February 18, 2026 - March 3, 2026

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

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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