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9116BR
PRS Facility Location:
Albertville, AL (PRSC Corp HQ) – 001
Job Purpose:
Caterpillar’s Progress Rail Locomotive team seeks a Sr. Director of Finance in Albertville, AL. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced financial leader who wants to be challenged, while being directly involved with the strategies serving the energy transition across railroads around the world. The position is a key member of the the Locomotive leadership team and lead the global locomotive finance teams.
Req ID:
9116BR
Company Description:
Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!
As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions – whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs.
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Education / Training:
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Bachelor’s degree within Accounting, Finance, or related field
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13+ years of financial experience, preferably within a large and/or multinational corporation
Job Title:
Sr. Finance Director
City:
Albertville
Key Job Elements:
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Managing all aspects of accounting, forecasting, and financial planning & analysis for the Locomotive business
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Participating in strategy development and execution to drive improved financial, commercial, and operational performance
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Providing business analysis support by establishing target costs, cost monitoring, new product introductions, investment analysis, sourcing studies, alternative business models
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Developing pricing analysis and evaluating business scenarios of various pricing strategies including predictions of competitive reactions
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Leading and ensuring compliance with corporate policies, procedures, internal controls, and Sarbanes-Oxley
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Providing business guidance to the Locomotive EVP and Progress Rail Division CFO
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Developing and leading a world-wide team of 75-90 finance professionals supporting the business
Qualifications and Experience:
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Strong communication skills and intellectual curiosity
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Excellent business acumen and interpersonal skills
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Experience with Legal Entity and Management (Accountable) reporting
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Initiative, leadership, good judgement, effective organization skills, and accountability
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Ability to resolve issues independently
Additional Details
-Job Location: Albertville, AL; Albertville is located just southeast of Huntsville, AL – recognized as a top three location to live in the United States by US News & World Reports for each of the past three years.
-Domestic relocation is available for those who qualify
-10-15% travel is expected
Essential and Physical Activities Functions
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Strength – Position typically involves work in a standard office environment. Occasional standing and walking. Heavy lifting is rare but may be required;
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Motion – Position regularly requires standard repetitive motions and hand/eye coordination associated with office communications. May require bending, lifting, standing, climbing, kneeling, crouching, walking, etc. in cases where Safety investigations require them;
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Vision/Hearing Requirements – Constant verbal communications, including both talking and hearing;
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Work Environment – Position may involve occasional work in a non-temperature-controlled facility. Position will require occasional visits to industrial environment, including potential for noise (85+ decibels), frequent exposure to cold and temperature changes, exposure to hazardous materials, heavy equipment, high levels of dust, and other hazardous working conditions. May be required to remain for long periods of time in hazardous work environments to investigate and mitigate accidents / incidents;
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Emotional Demands – Responsible for audits and reporting. Requires interpersonal skills and communication;
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Safety – Position required to follow all safety guidelines and requirements.
EEO:
Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities
Benefits:
Progress Rail offers an excellent total compensation package,* including competitive salary, paid time off for vacation and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance and flexible spending accounts. Relocation assistance may be available for some positions.
_*Benefits eligibility differs by job position and employment status – governing plan documents control such benefits._
Job Category:
Finance/Accounting
Work Location Options:
Albertville, AL
State::
Alabama
