Analyst, Plant Accounting at Cleveland-Cliffs Steel LLC in Cleveland, Ohio

Job Description:

Analyst, Plant Accounting



Job Description

Cleveland-Cliffs is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The company is vertically integrated from mining through iron making, steelmaking, rolling, finishing and downstream with hot and cold stamping of steel parts and components.



As an Analyst at Cleveland-Cliffs Steel - Cleveland Works facility, you will be part of a team making steel that goes into products that are visible all around you. Ideal candidates enjoy hands-on, collaborative environments and are willing to seize opportunities to develop themselves.The position will report to one of the Cleveland Accounting Managers. The position will be actively engaged with plant operations, maintenance, and engineering personnel.



Responsibilities

• Focus on cost, inventory, and financial analysis for your department.


• Perform all close/budget/forecast/reporting duties for your department and communicate results to department and accounting management.


• Provide both external and internal cost reporting.


• Provide support for forecast needs on a routine and ad hoc basis (primarily raw materials and works operating costs).


• Provide support for the business planning and/or strategic planning requirements.


• Analysis and interpretation and support to cost improvement initiatives while working with plant personnel.


• Participate in EBITDA compilation & provide analysis for variances to Budget/Forecast.


• Analysis and interpretation and support to purchasing initiatives as requested.


• Sound understanding of Company policies and procedures.


• Provide support in the furthering controls and adherence to the policy and procedures.


• Provide support on inventory accounting matters including raw material accounting; and


• Other duties and responsibilities as may be required.

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or business-related field


• Sound fundamental knowledge of accounting principles


• Good understanding of Microsoft office suites


• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.


• Ability to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously.


• Demonstrates excellent time management and organization skills.

• MBA and/or CPA


• 2 years of accounting/finance experience


• Experience working for an industrial manufacturing company, integrated steel facility, or related industry.