Accounting Manager(Record to Report)

Career Area:

Finance

Job Description:

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Your Impact 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.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled

Manager Accounting (Record to Report) for GLBL BusSvcs RTR -Global Financial Services Division Team.

The incumbent would perform Record To Report activities (Both expert & Supervisory) for Global entities (US, EAME, APAC) as part of Centre of Excellence (COE) team from Bangalore Global Business Services (GBS) Organization.

The preference for this role is to be based out of

Whitefield Office, Bangalore, India

What you will do

To perform Record To Report activities (Both expert & Supervisory) for Global entities (US, EAME, APAC) as part of Centre of Excellence (COE) team from Bangalore Global Business Services (GBS) Organization.

• Producing accurate and timely financial reports, for internal and external use, in accordance with GAAP and in compliance with section 404 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
  
• Ensuring the accounting policies and practices of the organization are followed; working closely with internal auditors, public accountants, federal tax examiners, and other financial professionals ensuring that practices are in line with the overall goals of the organization.
  
• Overseeing and evaluating the activities of the accounting staff, and providing for their professional development; Analyzing and solving accounting problems.
  
• 3 to 4 years of Accounting Degree or equivalent & Professional Certification from CA/CMA institute. US CPA/CMA Preferred.
  
• 12 to 15 years of relevant experience in captive accounting service centres or large corporates with Manufacturing & Service nature of business
  
• Expert in handling multiple ERP's and varied accounting tools and should have effectively lead system transformation projects.
  
• Expert in Data Analytical skills and Interpretation of results and should have led complex Data Analytics projects.
  
• Expert and proven track record in solving complex accounting/business issues involving application/interpretation related solutions
  
• Flexibility in work shift timings
  
• Experience including handling Business support/finance related roles is preferred.
  
• This position requires candidate to work a 5-day -a -week schedule in the office
  

Skills desired:

Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.

Level Extensive Experience:

• Develops, refines, and communicates tactical plans for own responsibilities.
  
• Provides the right level of detail as input for strategic plan development.
  
• Demonstrates the value and necessity of linking tactical plans to overall strategic plan.
  
• Ensures attention to the detail and dependencies of existing departmental-level plans.
  
• Plans for allocation of resources in line with unit goals, technical and business objectives.
  
• Ensures the planning process is integrated with the overall business plan.
  

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.

Level Extensive Experience:

• Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances.
  
• Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation.
  
• Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research.
  
• Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action.
  
• Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts.
  
• Chooses among a diverse set of analytical tools according to the nature of the situation.
  

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.

Level Extensive Experience:

• Reviews others' writing or presentations and provides feedback and coaching.
  
• Adapts documents and presentations for the intended audience.
  
• Demonstrates both empathy and assertiveness when communicating a need or defending a position.
  
• Communicates well downward, upward, and outward.
  
• Employs appropriate methods of persuasion when soliciting agreement.
  
• Maintains focus on the topic at hand.
  

Judgment and Decision Making: Knowledge of the decision-making process; ability to carefully evaluate the impact of emerging business situations and choose the best path forward communicating actions and activities that maximize organizational performance.

Level Extensive Experience:

• Seeks input from multiple sources to generate diverse ideas for decision making.
  
• Sustains organization strategies over time by accurately analyzing tradeoffs in changing direction or staying the course.
  
• Makes decisions that remain defensible beyond the short term.
  
• Communicates decisions confidently and resolutely.
  
• Remains steadfast in championing others' decisions that later come under scrutiny.
  
• Coaches others to improve judgment and confidence in decision making skills.
  

Managing People: Knowledge of processes involved in managing people; ability to lead successful teams, and diligently address issues related to performance and conflicts at the workplace.

Level Extensive Experience:

• Anticipates and manages difficult interpersonal situations and conflicts; resolves them to mutual satisfaction.
  
• Consults within the team; seeks inputs from subordinates and considers all views while making decisions.
  
• Implements coaching and mentoring programs to ensure the holistic development of employees.
  
• Monitors employee morale and satisfaction; recognizes employee contributions and achievements.
  
• Regularly reviews employee performance and provides constructive feedback.
  
• Works collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds; understands their needs and perspectives.
  

Accounting: Knowledge of accounting methods, processes, and tools; ability to maintain and prepare financial statements and reports using accounting methods and processes.

Level Extensive Experience:

• Supervises all aspects of an accounting function.
  
• Consults on the effectiveness and efficiency of accounting process flow.
  
• Oversees the process and data flow between accounting systems and sub-systems.
  
• Develops an accounting system for the management of assets, liabilities and transactions.
  
• Formulates accounting practices for general ledger, A-P, A-R and assets.
  
• Evaluates the organization's and industry's practices on how capital assets are depreciated.
  

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

Level Extensive Experience:

• Conducts and documents analyses of a variety of financial statements and indicators.
  
• Anticipates the potential impact of decisions based on financial data analysis.
  
• Oversees financial analysis to evaluate organizational and managerial performance.
  
• Evaluates financial statements and ensures regulatory compliance.
  
• Advises others on a variety of financial tools, techniques and approaches.
  
• Directs others work with financial and cash flow ratios and trend analyses.
  

Financial Reporting: Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports.

Level Extensive Experience:

• Designs and interprets varied and complex financial reports.
  
• Advises others on the methods and purposes to create accurate financial reports.
  
• Monitors and ensures accuracy of the use of a variety of financial report-writing tools.
  
• Updates or establishes organizational standards for financial reports.
  
• Consults others on identifying, tracing, and correcting errors in financial reports.
  
• Creates and customizes organizational methods and procedures for financial reports.
  

What you will get:

• Work Life Harmony
  
• Earned and medical leave.
  
• Relocation assistance
  

Holistic Development

• Personal and professional development through Caterpillar ‘s employee resource groups across the globe
  
• Career developments opportunities with global prospects
  

Health and Wellness

• Medical coverage -Medical, life and personal accident coverage
  
• Employee mental wellness assistance program
  

Financial Wellness

• Employee investment plan
  
• Pay for performance -Annual incentive Bonus plan.
  

Additional Information:

Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

Relocation is available for this position.

Posting Dates:

August 5, 2025 - August 18, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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