Manager Accounting (Cost Accounting)

Career Area:

Finance

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment off-highway diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.

For nearly 100 years weve been helping customers build a better more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services backed by our global dealer network provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Your Impact Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc

When you join Caterpillar youre 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 dont 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 (Cost Accounting) to join our Product Tower - Global Finance Services Division.

We are seeking a skilled Manager Accounting to join our Global Financial Division Team and Manages the product costing and NPI team supports global strategic goals and other accounting functions for the organization.

The preference for this role is to be based out of Whitefield Office Bangalore India

What you will do

• Cost system maintenance.
• Normals & machine rate development.
• Abnormals identification & reporting.
• Prime product and/or component cost monitoring & analysis.
• Operations and/or product group budgeting and expense analysis.
• Capital expenditure forecasting and reporting.
• Standard and current cost grief resolution
• Support management with analysis for decision making in various projects and cost reduction programs.
• New product Introduction (NPI) comprehensive support which includes determining discounted cash flow (DCF) and Internal rate of return of different projects.
• Regional profitability reporting & analysis
• NPI support including future cost should cost alternative analyses and strategy.
• OPACC determination & analysis
• Enterprise coordination and/or governance of costing activities
• Product group and/or operational strategy development & execution
• Low-cost producer analysis
• Post implementation audit (PIA) completion.
• Development of new/alternative costing methodologies processes and/or systems

What you will have

• Requires a certified accountant (CA/CMA) with college degree in accounting and 8 years of experience in accounting preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Part Qualified with 15 years of experience postgraduate or an MBA.
• Good accounting background thorough knowledge of accounting flow and related methods of recording in the General Ledger and knowledge in SAP environment (FI MM & CO Module).
• Have experience in leading a team with minimum of 3 direct reports preferably with experience of managing 5 team members.
• Effective communications skills and a good understanding of computer systems especially in MS-Office and Financial Analytics Tool (Power BI Tableau Power Apps. etc.).
• Must demonstrate strong leadership initiative inter-personal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• The position requires the candidate to work a 5-a day -week schedule in the office
• Shift Timing: EMEA Shift :01:00PM -10:00PM IST

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 Working Knowledge:
Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.
Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.
Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.
Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.
Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.

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.

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 Working Knowledge:
Assesses the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task; delegates work accordingly.
Explains how the teams work contributes to the success of the organization; creates a shared vision.
Reviews progress and performance of employees; addresses bottlenecks or concerns impending employee growth.
Uses multiple channels such as meetings e-mails newsletters to communicate important messages with the team regularly.
Works with employees to set and define performance standards and career development goals; supports in achieving them.

Accounting : Knowledge of accounting methods processes and tools; ability to maintain and prepare financial statements and reports using accounting methods and processes.
Level Working Knowledge:
Utilizes cost monitoring practices techniques and considerations.
Works with financial transactions and related documentation within the organization.
Participates in accounting practices of classifying and recording financial data.
Maintains existing charts of accounts.
Follows regulations for entering and reporting the financial content in major accounting systems.

Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.
Level Working Knowledge:
Applies principles used to evaluate the economics of investment decisions.
Interprets major types of financial statements issued by the organization.
Utilizes basic qualitative and quantitative tools and techniques with proficiency.
Works with a specific financial analysis tool set.
Implements valid financial analysis aligned with key criteria.

Financial Reporting: Knowledge of processes methods and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports.
Level Working Knowledge:
Follows organizational practices and guidelines for product profitability reporting.
Analyzes errors or inaccuracies in financial reports.
Uses basic tools to create simple financial reports.
Monitors compliance with organizational standards for financial report writing.
Implements organizational methods and procedures for financial report writing.

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 position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

May 12 2026 - May 25 2026

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

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Required Experience:

Manager