US-OH Cleveland, FINANCIAL ANALYST, Cliffs Natural Resources 0975
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Position: FINANCIAL ANALYST, North American Business Unit
Date: March 22, 2010
JOB #0975
Location: Cleveland, OH

Status: Full-time

DESCRIPTION: FINANCIAL ANALYST - NABU OPERATIONS

North American Business Unit  

Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. is an international mining and natural resources company. A member of the S&P 500 Index, we are the largest producer of iron ore pellets in North America, a major supplier of direct-shipping lump and fine iron ore out of Australia and a significant producer of metallurgical coal. With core values of environmental and capital stewardship, our colleagues across the globe endeavor to provide all stakeholders operating and financial transparency as embodied in the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) framework. Our Company is organized through three geographic business units:  

The North American business unit is comprised of six iron ore mines owned or managed in Michigan, Minnesota and Canada and two coking coal mining complexes located in West Virginia and Alabama. The Asia Pacific business unit is comprised of two iron ore mining complexes in Western Australia and a 45% economic interest in a coking and thermal coal mine in Queensland, Australia. The Latin America business unit includes a 30% interest in the Amapá Project, an iron ore project in the state of Amapá in Brazil.

Other projects under development include a biomass production plant in Michigan and Ring of Fire chromite properties in Ontario, Canada. Over recent years, Cliffs has been executing a strategy designed to achieve scale in the mining industry and focused on serving the world's largest and fastest growing steel markets 

Principal Functions: Supports NABU Assistant Controller Operations by providing assistance with day-to-day mine controller accounting issues, policy development and enforcement, continual improvement in the financial closing process, and other organizational support. 

Specific Responsibilities by Priority:

·         Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting for business units for the income statement, SG&A, balance sheet narrative surrounding unusual issues and significant transactions needed to help run the business.

·         Prepare technical accounting position papers, including updates to impairment analysis, asset retirement obligations and others as required.

·         Assist in the planning, organization and execution of controllers conferences.

·         Work with the mine accounting staff to remediate deficiencies identified by both internal and external audit.

·         Development and document procedures that comply with company policy and regulatory requirements.

·         Work with the mine accounting staff to ensure consistency in accounting and reporting throughout NABU.

·         Facilitate internal and external audit requirements on mine accounting issues.

·         Assist as needed with aspects of NABU budgeting and forecasting.

·         Prepare ad-hoc analysis and reports and assist in other departmental ad-hoc projects.

·         Participate in annual training to continue to develop skill set. 

Our ideal candidate will possess the following:

·         Ability to obtain business results while showing respect for people

·         Ability to meet deadlines, respond quickly and accurately to multiple requests

·         Positive attitude, ethics, and values that support Cliffs’ values and high performance culture

·         Developed financial analytical skills

·         Demonstrated ability to convert accounting information into easily understood business information

·         Strong computer skills 

Education Needed: B.S. in Accounting, Business Administration, Information Technology or equivalent. CMA, CPA or MBA desirable. 

Experience Needed: 3-5 years accounting/finance experience 

We offer an industry-leading compensation package, including bonus, pension, matching 401(k), and medical/dental/prescription for the successful candidate.  

COMPANY CONTACT INFORMATION:

If you are interested in challenge and opportunity in a team-based environment where core values are important, please apply online at www.CliffsNaturalResources.com.  

Cliffs Natural Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer.