SOX Supervisor for Risk and Controls

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.

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.

We have an exciting position open within Caterpillar as the Accountant for the Risk & Controls team at Solar Turbines, Incorporated. The position will be located in San Diego, CA. Solar Turbines is a global leader in providing energy solutions that help businesses, governments and public institutions find the perfect balance between affordable, available, and reduced carbon energy.

What You Will Do:

The SOX Supervisor for the Risk & Controls team will be performing risk‑based compliance activities designed to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls. This role provides exposure to a variety of accounting‑related processes and involves analyzing data, assessing control performance, and communicating results to ensure strong compliance, improved risk mitigation, and enhanced operational efficiency.

You will contribute as a key member of the controls team by performing the following responsibilities:

Support development and maintenance of internal controls procedures, including Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) control documentation.

Supports the evaluation of SOX findings, monitors and validates action plans.

Coordinate with SOX testers, acting as liaison to ensure timely and accurate execution of financial audit and SOX activities.

Partner with employees and supervisors to identify and mitigate risks.

Assist in developing corrective actions when control gaps or risks are identified.

Support Segregation of Duties (SoD) controls, with primary responsibility for monitoring mitigating controls.

Support controls related to Financially Significant Applications, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and System and Organization Controls (SOC) requirements.

Maintain and support administration of the Internal Authority Delegation tool.

Serve as the Solar Insider Trading Coordinator.

Prepare and deliver summaries, dashboards and status updates on internal controls for leadership.

Administer and support training related to internal controls, SOX compliance and other control activities.

Support other Risk & Control activities, as required.

Supervise 1-2 employees.

Support system implementations and conversions by assessing control impacts and business process changes.

What Skills You Will Need:

Accounting: Knowledge of accounting methods, processes, and tools; ability to maintain and prepare financial statements and reports using accounting methods and processes.

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving: 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. Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Effective Communications: Understanding 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.

Financial Reporting and Analysis: Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports. Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.

Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.

Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Accounting.

Minimum of 4 years of accounting experience.

Must demonstrate initiative, leadership, accountability, good judgement and effective communication skills.

2-3 years of experience in Risk & Controls and/or public accounting or audit is strongly preferred.

Additional Information:

This full-time position will be located in San Diego, CA and requires 5 days a week in the office.

This position may require travel up to 5%.

Domestic Relocation is offered for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Summary Pay Range:

$112,704.00 - $169,056.00

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.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

July 22, 2026 - August 11, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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