ESG Controller

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.

ABOUT US:

With 2024 sales and revenues of $64.8 billion, 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 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.

Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Caterpillar is currently seeking an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Controller to lead the implementation and reporting for the SEC’s new ESG rules and work with many organizations cross-functionally.

This role is part of the Corporate Accounting Services group within the Global Finance Services Division (GFSD) and will report directly to Caterpillar’s Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer.

This ESG Controller's responsibilities will span the entire GFSD organization and also coordinate with and represent other members of the Global Finance Services Organization (GFSO), working closely with Caterpillar’s Corporate Affairs, Legal, Investor Relations, Global Compensation and Benefits and Enterprise Strategy Group, as well as Engineering, Operations, and other functional teams across the company on ESG initiatives and commitments.

JOB DUTIES:

This role is a key leader in Caterpillar’s ESG efforts. Caterpillar has a long history of social and environmental commitments. Delivering on important ESG goals is not just critical for society but also for our business. We believe that keeping these goals at the forefront makes us stronger in the long run, and our customers, partners, current and former employees, and governments demand it.

We’ve been creating and measuring progress and outcomes of our ESG initiatives and commitments on a global scale for many years. By setting clear goals, measuring our progress, and transparently reporting our impact, we’re able to provide an account of the difference we are making and to learn from our outcomes.

The ESG Controller is a key leader to ensure that Caterpillar meets its commitments, ensures transparency in its reporting, and develops and implements the necessary systems, processes, and controls to ensure success.

Key Responsibilities/Requirements:

• Be the single point of contact at a leadership level on all ESG matters for the GFSD and broader GFSO organization.
• Work with the Corporate Enterprise Strategy and existing Task Force Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) team to further develop Caterpillar’s reporting strategy and lead the GFSO’s efforts.
• Be responsible for ESG reporting integrity and assurance including ESG data, goals, commitments, and KPIs.
• Develop a deep expertise on ESG trends, frameworks, regulatory requirements, etc. to advise management and work with all relevant stakeholders on our operational plans, reporting strategy, and metrics.
• Work in concert with our TCFD team to conduct impact assessments and develop programmatic data-driven insights and research to inform strategic decisions and thought leadership.
• Lead the implementation of new disclosures that are expected to be required worldwide by various regulatory organizations.
• Ensure that the company maintains an effective system of internal controls, enhance our system capabilities, refine our ESG governance structure, continuing to ensure our ESG data is of the highest quality and ready for the various level of audit assurance requirements that will be required in the future.
• Work with the TCFD committee to develop and drive the agenda ensuring that all functions within the company develop and meet their respective action plans in support of Caterpillar’s overall ESG initiatives and commitments.
• Ensure that ESG-related commitments and related investments are supported by detailed analysis and action plans which are integrated into Caterpillar’s operational and financial planning processes.
• Influence and interact with senior executives and key stakeholders, assessing the need to obtain audit assurance over certain metrics.
• Represent Caterpillar in various external forums (e.g. A4S, CCR) covering ESG reporting and initiatives.
• Present to senior leadership on a regular basis on our status and progress across a broad range of internal stakeholders.

Leadership:

• Be part of an organization that believes that we have the opportunity and the responsibility to do more for the world than we ever thought possible. We are committed to delivering on important ESG goals that are critical for society as well as our business
• Learn a tremendous amount on highly relevant ESG topics that are critically important worldwide.
• Be part of a leadership team that will work cross-functionally across all areas of our business including key stakeholders across various functions such as Corporate Affairs, Engineering, Investor Relations, Legal, Supply Chain and Operations.
• Broadly understand Caterpillar's ESG reporting, data, processes, controls, and business operations.
• Develop an expertise in technical ESG reporting requirements including new regulations, various frameworks, financial reporting, compliance, controls and implementing new disclosure requirements.
• Network with industry peers involved in ESG reporting and financial reporting more broadly as well as influencing regulation and standard setting

Soft Skills:

• Proven track record of managing in a matrixed environment and ability to influence cross-functional teams to impact decision-making; willingness to have a point of view backed by insight and the confidence to influence internal partners in meetings and one to one basis.
• Outstanding communication skills; ability to think analytically to understand complex or ambiguous problems or issues and communicate solutions/conclusions clearly and concisely (required).
• Able to apply specific knowledge to new situations and requests.
• Passionate about ESG reporting and have an analytical and a structured approach to data analysis and problem-solving.
• Have expertise with financial reporting systems and applications.
• Process, governance, and controls experience and skills.

Key Attributes:

• Highly motivated, self-starter, results-oriented with an ability to work on multiple deliverables at the same time and drive projects to completion with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Eager to learn, have a strong passion for ESG, and have a strong ESG and/or financial background.
• Able to execute in a complex, fast-paced large corporate environment. You are confident in your ability to drive resolution of complex issues, work with senior executives, and can successfully work cross-functionally.
• Proven innovative mindset, intellectual curiosity, courage and emotional intelligence.
• Motivation to continuously learn and expand skillset on new technologies
• Cross-functional team leadership with strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Proven ability to synthetize complex problems and effectively communicate to stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Basic Qualifications:

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in accounting, economics, statistics, mathematics, engineering, econometrics OR a similar field with quantitative coursework.
• 15+ years of strong finance background, experience in ESG and/or financial reporting, processes, internal controls, systems.
• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to react to changes quickly and handle pressure.
• Experience working in complex environments and driving change.
• Must demonstrate strengths in leadership, initiative, innovation, delegation, judgment, planning and organizing, and the ability to communicate effectively with multiple levels of management, as well as with team members.

Additional Details:

• This role is an in office five days a week role based out of Dallas, TX.
• Domestic relocation is offered for this role.
• This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to Caterpillar’s long-term incentive plan.

Summary Pay Range:

$199,680.00 - $299,520.00

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. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. 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.

Posting Dates:

September 12, 2025 - September 26, 2025

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.

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