Accounting Manager

Caterpillar Inc.

. Supervise 5 team members . Monitor, review, and control financial closing processes . Review financial statements in accordance with USGAAP and explain month-over-month and prior-year variances . Review and approve

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeSanta Catarina • MexicoMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting and accounting processes, including USGAAP compliance, financial statement analysis, and journal entry review. Proficient in overseeing team activities, implementing process improvements, and providing technical accounting support.

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Financial ReportingUSGAAP ComplianceQADSAPMS Office Tools

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Hard Skills

Financial Closing ProcessesJournal Entry ReviewAccount ReconciliationLease Contract AnalysisFixed-Assets ManagementAccounting AdvisoryProcess ImprovementAd Hoc ReportingVariance AnalysisInternal Controls

Soft Skills

Team SupervisionProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

ExcelMS AccessPower BI

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's Degree in AccountingAccounting/Finance Certification

Industry Keywords

Corporate GovernanceFinancial StatementsCurrency RevaluationExchange-Rate FluctuationAccounting Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise 5 team members
Monitor, review, and control financial closing processes
Review financial statements in accordance with USGAAP and explain month-over-month and prior-year variances
Review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations
Clear open line items and assess currency revaluation and exchange-rate fluctuation impacts
Review and calculate financial impacts for lease contracts
Review accounting information and records prepared for other team members and departments
Oversee fixed-assets processes and reports
Provide functional and technical accounting advisory and support
Oversee and evaluate accounting staff activities and analyze and resolve accounting problems
Implement new systems and improve current processes
Prepare ad hoc reports, map and document activities and processes, and implement process improvements
Participate in special projects
Provide timely and accurate information to internal and external customers while ensuring accounting policies and practices are followed
Maintain, implement, and adhere to internal controls and corporate governance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with working knowledge in financial reporting
Advanced English
Working knowledge of QAD and SAP
Strong skills in MS Office tools such as Excel, MS Access, and Power BI
Availability to work on holidays and/or extended time during month-end closing and/or special projects/requests
Sponsorship for foreign candidates is not available
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position
Resumé in English in the Workday profile
Ability to work onsite five days a week
Master degree or Accounting/Finance certification listed as a top-candidate qualification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance is not available for this position
Monday to Friday work schedule with stated schedule options
Potential opportunity for extended time during month-end closing and/or special projects/requests