Enterprise Cost Governance Manager

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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 the Enterprise Cost Governance Manager , you will serve as Caterpillar's subject matter expert and trusted advisor for enterprise product costing, financial master data governance, and cost accounting processes. In this role, you will partner closely with Finance, Operations, Manufacturing, and Technology teams to establish and maintain enterprise costing standards, governance frameworks, and financial structures that support accurate product costs, inventory valuation, reporting integrity, and business decision-making. You will play a critical role in driving standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives while helping modernize enterprise costing processes to strengthen data quality, reporting, and business decision support. The successful candidate will bring strong analytical capabilities, product costing expertise, manufacturing finance knowledge, analytical capabilities, and the ability to independently drive complex initiatives while influencing stakeholders across the organization. What You Will Do Product Costing & Governance Serve as the enterprise subject matter expert for product costing governance and related financial master data. Establish, maintain, and continuously improve product costing standards, policies, and governance processes across the enterprise. Lead governance activities supporting enterprise product costing methodologies, inventory valuation, and cost accounting controls. Partner with manufacturing facilities, operations teams, and finance leaders to ensure consistent application of enterprise costing principles. Enterprise Financial Master Data Provide governance and strategic oversight of financial master data, including cost centers, functional areas, routing structures, and related financial attributes. Guide the design and implementation of financial structures supporting accurate reporting, product costing, operational decision-making, and financial controls. Identify opportunities to improve enterprise master data quality, governance, and reporting effectiveness. Enterprise Rate Setting & Cost Management Lead and continuously improve the enterprise Normals product cost rate-setting process. Analyze cost structures, manufacturing data, and financial information to ensure consistency and accuracy across facilities. Provide guidance regarding cost allocations, inventory valuation, manufacturing costs, and financial reporting implications. Financial Analysis & Transformation Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, process gaps, and improvement opportunities. Utilize Power BI and enterprise reporting tools to develop meaningful insights and support business decision-making. Support finance transformation initiatives involving SAP, master data management, process standardization, automation, and reporting modernization. Drive simplification and automation initiatives to improve process efficiency, scalability, and data integrity. What You Have Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field. 8+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, product costing, or enterprise finance governance. Strong understanding of: Product Costing Manufacturing Accounting Inventory Valuation Financial Controls Cost Accounting P&L Cost Structures Financial Master Data Governance Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex projects with limited direction. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across functions without direct authority. Top Candidates Also Have Technical Expertise Advanced Power BI reporting and analytics experience. Strong SAP experience supporting product costing, manufacturing finance, financial master data, or enterprise accounting processes. Deep understanding of manufacturing cost structures and their impact on product cost, inventory valuation, and financial performance. Experience supporting enterprise master data governance and costing frameworks. Experience developing standardized processes, governance models, and internal controls. Leadership & Business Partnership Demonstrated experience serving as a trusted advisor to Finance, Operations, Manufacturing, and Technology leaders. Experience leading finance transformation, automation, or enterprise process improvement initiatives. Proven ability to establish governance standards and drive compliance across a complex organization. Strong project leadership skills and the ability to independently manage multiple priorities. What Success Looks Like The successful candidate will be recognized as Caterpillar's trusted advisor for enterprise product costing and cost governance. They will drive consistency across costing processes, strengthen financial master data quality, modernize reporting and support enterprise decision-making through strong financial governance and analytical insights. They will be known for independently leading complex initiatives, driving standardization and automation, influencing stakeholders across Finance, Operations, and Technology, and ensuring accurate and sustainable costing processes across the enterprise. Summary Pay Range: $147,760.00 - $221,640.00 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. Benefits: Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits. Medical, dental, and vision benefits* Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)* 401(k) savings plans* Health Savings Account (HSA)* Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)* Health Lifestyle Programs* Employee Assistance Program* Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts* Career Development* Incentive bonus* Disability benefits Life Insurance Parental leave Adoption benefits Tuition Reimbursement * These benefits also apply to part-time employees This position requires working onsite five days a week. Relocation is available for this position. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Posting Dates: October 2, 2026 - October 16, 2026 Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community .