Data and Technology Manager - Tax
Caterpillar

Job Info

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Career Area:
Finance
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.

As a Manager in our Data and Technology group within Global Tax, you will enhance data and processes utilizing digital skills, build visualizations, and support specific applications, especially within the Microsoft Power Platform and Snowflake. As an experienced professional, you will lead or support tax projects and initiatives to deliver technology advancements and efficient solutions. The role will challenge you to combine technical and business knowledge to complete a high-quality work product and demonstrate critical thinking skills that leads to recommended actions.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and maintain data strategy and governance, including control checks with system leads for evolving data availability and tax use cases
• Execute process improvement and automation opportunities, driving efficiency and effectiveness both independently and through collaboration
• Direct and lead system, application, and data enhancement projects through deployment lifecycle, including coordinating internal and external resources
• Explore and implement new technology offerings and data sources to advance the digital skills and efficiencies of the tax department
• Design, implement, and maintain dashboards, visualizations, and SharePoint sites
• Accomplish a high level of technical analysis of data, analyze various outputs, advise others (inside and outside of tax), resolve data issues and effectively communicate outcomes
• Work with business partners to understand informational needs and dive into data to identify insights, ultimately driving sound business decisions

What You Have:

• Education/Experience: The position typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, IT, or business related degree
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts; corresponds with a global audience and avoids technical jargon when communicating with business partners
• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches and tools for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving problems; ability to document and convey resolution alternatives with understanding of stakeholder perspectives.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to identify root cause of problems based on prior experience and current research; organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy a situation.
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; demonstrates expertise in quality assurance tools, techniques, and standards.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Strong knowledge of M365, specifically Microsoft Power Platform and advanced excel skills
• Experience working with data, including SQL, data warehouses and various dashboard applications
• Aptitude for process design and technology, with a focus on controls
• Self-starter, able to work independently and adaptable to changing priorities
• Collaborative and team-oriented personality with ability to build and foster relationships throughout the organization
• Understanding of accounting, business processes, financial systems and enterprise operations

What You Will Get:

• Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. You will have the opportunity to expand your U.S. income tax technical expertise as well as having opportunities for career progression within the broader U.S. direct tax team.
• Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.
• All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

Additional Details :

• This position can be located in Dallas, TX, Chicago, IL or Peoria, IL
• This is a Hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in office
• Domestic relocation is available for those who qualify
• Travel expectation: 5-10%
• Sponsorship is not available

What You Will Get:

• Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
• Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.
• All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

About Caterpillar -

Caterpillar Inc. is the world's 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, we've 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.

Final details:

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application - please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

#LI - Hybrid

Posting Dates:
November 15, 2024 - December 2, 2024
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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

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