Manager Accounting

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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.

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 to join our GLBL BusSvcs Tax-Bangalore -Global Finance Services Division.

The incumbent would drive tax operations and compliance and reporting function combining tax knowledge with necessary automation, to streamline global tax compliances

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

What you will do:

• We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Tax & Technology Accountant with 6–8+ years of experience in direct and indirect taxation, core accounting, and a strong flair for technology-driven simplification and automation.
• This role will support the Global Tax Operations CoE by driving accurate compliance, improving tax processes, and enhancing efficiency through the use of modern digital tools (Python, Alteryx, Macros, Power BI, Power Apps, etc.). The ideal candidate combines deep technical tax knowledge with hands-on experience in technology-enabled process transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Data Management & Process Excellence

• Extract, validate, and interpret large volumes of tax and accounting data from ERP and tax systems.
• Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and governance in all tax records and reports.
• Drive process standardization within the CoE following best practices highlighted in internal CoE documentation such as Job Description. [Job Description | Excel]

Automation, Analytics & Digital Transformation

• Build and deploy automation solutions using:
• Python for data extraction, validation, reconciliations, and report automation
• Alteryx for workflow-based process automation
• Excel Macros/VBA for repetitive process simplification
• Power BI dashboards for operational KPIs, tax analytics, reconciliations
• Power Apps for workflow, approval, and data-collection process improvements
• Identify opportunities to improve compliance and reporting efficiency through technology—aligning with the automation focus of the Company

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with global tax teams, RTR/Controllership, Legal Entity Managers
• Engage in cross-border process improvements and support global transformation initiatives

What you will have

• 6–8+ years of experience in accounting, global taxation, and basic corporate tax principles.
• Hands-on experience using tax engines (Vertex, Avalara, GVRT, GST tools) is highly preferred
• Solid understanding of accounting principles (US GAAP/local GAAP).
• Strong proficiency in: Python, Alteryx, Excel Macros/VBA, Power BI,Power Apps, PPT skills
• Demonstrate ability to lead or contribute to continuous improvement and automation projects.
• Experience handling multi-jurisdictional compliance environments.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to manage global stakeholders.

Key Competencies:

• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Process- and detail-oriented work style.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across diverse teams.
• Proactive learner with passion for technology-led transformation.                     
• 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 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 Working Knowledge:
• Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance.
• Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions.
• Uses flow charts, Pareto charts, fish diagrams, etc. to disclose meaningful data patterns.
• Identifies the major forces, events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand.
• Uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions.
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 Basic Understanding:
• Describes the general processes and procedures involved in people management.
• Identifies the needs of the organization and employees; matches them to appropriate solutions.
• Lists major activities performed in managing people at the workplace.
• Understands relevant systems, tools, and resources required for managing people.
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 Basic Understanding:
• Describes the concepts behind financial analysis and implications of financial data.
• Explains how financial statements are organized and the type of information they provide.
• Identifies major types of financial statements issued by the organization.
• Lists activities and responsibilities of financial analysts.
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 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.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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