Accounting Manager (Finance Transition Manager)

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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.

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 Accounting Manager _Finance Transition Manager with Financial or Management reporting experience to join our COE-Accountable Reporting -Global Finances Services Division team and support onshore partners.

This is an operations role, so requires in depth & hands on knowledge/involvement in all financial or management reporting activities in all transitions, not just oversight.

The preference for this role is to be based out of Bangalore, Whitefield office

What you will do

• Manage and support a team of empowered financial analysts ensuring successful migration of specified roles into the Centre of Excellence (COE)
• Actively partner with the financial analysts and stakeholders for tasks related to the transition of the projects in line with scope of work, timelines and business requirements
• Ensure standard transition methodology is followed for all the transitions
• Ongoing and proactive scheduling of the transition calls working with the stakeholders, participating in knowledge transfer sessions and setting the tone by asking detailed questions/getting clarifications on all activities
• Ensure COE standard documentation (process maps, DTP) is created and maintained
• Manage relationship with the global stakeholders through timely connects and stepping up to resolve issues and escalations for all activities
• Work with the financial analysts on business continuity plan for all activities
• Monitor and report on transition progress and operations updates to the COE Manager

• Identify and leverage on tools and technologies to transform processes
• Drive continuous improvement via simplification, standardization and automation
• Embed change management best practices

• Prepare presentations and defined metrics/KPIs for distribution with different leadership groups

Candidates will have:

• Subject matter expertise on data, processes, reports and systems of financial or management reporting
• Experience with advanced excel, power BI and powerpoint presentations
• Ability to quickly learn Caterpillar management reporting methodology and knowledge about products, suppliers, and consumers

 What you will have 

• Proven experience in financial or management reporting, analysis, intercompany, FP&A and month end processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex financial data, trends and patterns
• Excellent customer service skills working in a global environment with multiple stakeholders to drive outcomes
• Self-starter, works well independently and in a team, with excellent communication skills
• Showcased leadership skills, good judgement, and accountability in prior roles
• Experience in process transitions and transformations in a virtual environment
• Work within a constantly evolving COE structure displaying outstanding organisational and multitasking skills
• Accounting degree with 15+ years of progressive experience

Additional Information

• Work timings 2 p.m. to 11p.m. IST
• Work from 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 Working Knowledge:
• Contributes to short-term operational plans.
• Anticipates and adapts to plan changes.
• Monitors progress of work against plan as required to meet objectives.
• Reports variances and makes agreed-upon corrections.
• Under guidance, develops tactical plan for own direct responsibility.
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 Working Knowledge:
• Discerns between "signal" and "noise" when considering courses of action.
• Selects the right activities to work on from a range of competing priorities.
• Stands by decisions in the face of conflict or unexpected outcome.
• Makes the transition from evaluation to conclusion readily and in a timely manner.
• Revisits decisions when appropriate, but infrequently and without disrupting focus.

What you will get:

• Work Life Harmony
• Earned and medical leave.
• Flexible work arrangements
• 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.

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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