Cliffs Natural Resources Inc.

Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (NYSE: CLF) (Paris: CLF) is an international mining and natural resources company.    * The largest producer of iron ore pellets in North America.    * A major supplier of direct-shipping lump and fines iron ore out of Australia.    * A significant producer of high and low volatile metallurgical coal. Driven by the core values of social, environmental and capital stewardship, Cliffs associates across the globe endeavor to provide all stakeholders operating and fi... Read More

 Summary of Principle Functions:

The Manager will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of core business processes and systems, monitoring spending approvals, spend tracking, and reporting for multi-billion dollar greenfield project, and supporting the business unit primarily in reporting capacities. Position is the primary finance lead for overseeing analytical support to Canadian Chromite project team supporting Project Manager, Mine General Manager and Director of Furnace Operations. A key aspect will be to ensure compliance with FCPA guidelines. Position could lead to long term position supporting operations.

Specific Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

    * Oversee procure to pay process for project and business unit:

Monitor coding of purchase orders

Invoices are valid for work performed are coded to appropriate purchase order

Balances are properly paid

Work with Project Control team to ensure compliance with commitment process.

    * Oversee monthly integration of project cost tracking tool with business general ledger, perform reconciliation procedures, and ensure proper accounting treatment in accordance with US GAAP.
    * Oversee cash management for project and operating units to ensure available cash balances and work with corporate Treasury to optimize cash allocation.
    * Communicate and coordinate the Project forecast with the corporate planning requirements for periodic forecast, annual, and long range plan needs
    * Work with other finance functions to oversee monthly close process, including quarterly support requirements for corporate accounting to prepare SEC filings.
    * Establish project specific report calendar & cut-off dates
    * Support implementation of core business processes for Ferroalloys business unit using established best practices internally and externally for flow sheet, systems, and change management.
    * Prepare Project financial statements and coordinate with corporate office for preparation of Ferroalloys Business Unit statements including variance analysis, supporting schedules and other ad hoc reports and analysis as requested.
    * Develop consistent reporting between project team and operations to provide understanding of progress and tracking against budgets and forecasts.
    * Long term duties to support operations include:
    * Support forming and execution of operating strategies to optimize operating margins
    * Identify process improvement opportunities for businesses through knowledge sharing efforts among business segments
    * Develop and communicate financial information, including key performance metrics to management team members.
    * Supervise team of analysts to support mine operations, furnace operations, and commercial functions.
    * Work with other finance functions to ensure information is shared to respond to day to day needs, including monthly close, cash management, and tax compliance
    * Continue best practice sharing with other Cliffs business units to ensure consistency of reporting at executive levels.

Education:

Minimum Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance

Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent certification or master’s degree preferred

Experience:

6 years +

Experience with project work

Strong financial, analytical, organization, and communication skills are essential

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