Tax Manager

Caterpillar Inc.

Tax Manager leading U.S. federal tax compliance, provision, and reporting at Caterpillar, a global equipment manufacturer.

Posted 9/4/2026full-timePeoria • Illinois, Tennessee, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $128,470 - $192,710 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in U.S. Federal income tax compliance, provision, and reporting, with a strong understanding of federal tax laws and regulations. Capable of leading process improvements and collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders to drive solutions and enhance efficiency.

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U.S. Federal Income Tax ComplianceFederal Tax Laws and RegulationsCorptax SoftwareProcess ImprovementStakeholder Coordination

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Hard Skills

Pro-Forma 1120 ReturnsBook-to-Tax AdjustmentsConsolidated Return ComputationsCorporate Alternative Minimum Tax CalculationsFederal Quarterly Tax EstimateTax Provision ProcessesComplex Tax AnalysisControls ImplementationDocumentationTax Authority Inquiries

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsRelationship-BuildingProblem-SolvingInfluencing OutcomesSimplifying Complex Matters

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft CopilotMicrosoft Power PlatformAutomation ToolsAutomated SolutionsControl Environments

Industry Keywords

Tax ComplianceTax ReportingProcess CoordinationStakeholder EngagementQuality Assurance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead preparation of U.S. Federal income tax compliance activities, including pro-forma 1120 returns, book-to-tax adjustments, consolidated return computations, and Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax calculations
Lead federal quarterly tax estimate and provision processes
Coordinate tax data across the enterprise and partner with business stakeholders and technical specialists
Serve as process lead for U.S. Federal compliance and reporting activities
Coordinate annual compliance and quarterly reporting timelines
Anticipate challenges, identify dependencies, and drive solutions
Monitor process performance and improve efficiency and execution
Lead process improvement, controls implementation, and planning initiatives
Support new technologies, automation tools, and process improvements
Collaborate with tax professionals, business partners, and leadership
Translate complex tax matters into actionable recommendations
Communicate challenges and opportunities to leadership and drive alignment
Analyze and develop responses to tax authority inquiries

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience supporting U.S. Federal income tax compliance, provision, and reporting activities
Strong understanding of federal tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements
Ability to analyze complex tax matters and apply technical guidance effectively
Experience coordinating complex processes involving multiple stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables
Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining exceptional quality
Proven ability to identify and resolve challenges and drive timely execution
Ability to connect information across multiple processes and understand downstream impacts of decisions
Strong aptitude for anticipating questions, identifying potential roadblocks, and developing practical solutions
Ability to simplify complex matters and explain key business impacts and required actions
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to present information to technical and non-technical audiences
Proven ability to influence outcomes and build alignment across diverse stakeholder groups
Demonstrated ability to perform complex analysis while maintaining high quality
Strong focus on controls, validations, and documentation
Visa sponsorship not available
Successful completion of a drug screen required
Experience with Corptax software, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Power Platform tools, process improvements, automated solutions, control environments, and tax authority audits would set the candidate apart

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance for those who qualify
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