Business Support Manager

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.; Forbes (ND); On-site; USD 78,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. in Forbes, MN seeks a Senior Analyst who will compile, analyze, and report operational results; develop budgets and forecasts; and support capital reporting.

The role involves month-end close activities, journal entries, production statistics, reconciliations, and collaboration with multiple departments. Strong written and verbal communication is essential, and a commitment to continuous improvement is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in translating complex information into understandable reports.
• Attention to detail and professional curiosity.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver performance reports, including analysis of operational and financial KPI's on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Develop budgets and forecasts, including cost, production and capital.
• Performs month-end accounting activities, including accruals, allocations, production statistics, reporting, analysis and account reconciliations.
• Participate in capital project development by providing analysis of cost and production impacts.
• Monitor and report on capital projects through completion.
• Provide information and support for internal and external audits and tax preparation.
• Perform ad-hoc reporting, analysis, and special projects as requested.
• Identify and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Actively seeks opportunities to improve site efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Financial modeling

Prioritization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

Location: Forbes, MN

Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opening for a Senior Analyst. The Senior Analyst is responsible for compiling, analyzing, and reporting operational results; developing budgets and forecasts; and supporting capital reporting and analysis. The Senior Analyst participates in monthly close activities, including preparing and recording journal entries, logging production and operating statistics, and completing assigned account reconciliations. The candidate collaborates closely with various departments and operational teams and must demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver performance reports, including analysis of operational and financial KPI's on a weekly and monthly basis. This requires regular communication with maintenance and operations personnel to track spending amounts and timing.
• Develop budgets and forecasts, including cost, production and capital. Participate in forecast analysis and presentation.
• Performs assigned month-end accounting activities, including accruals, allocations, production statistics, reporting, analysis and account reconciliations.
• Participate in capital project development by providing analysis of cost and production impacts.
• Monitor and report on capital projects through completion.
• Provide information and support for internal and external audits and tax preparation.
• Perform ad-hoc reporting, analysis, and special projects as requested.
• Identify and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Actively seeks opportunities to improve site efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines, goal-oriented.
• Proficiency in translating complex information into understandable reports.
• Attention to detail.
• Take initiative, professional curiosity, and drive to understand the business.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in public accounting and/or private industry with knowledge of accounting and finance.

The salary range for this role is $78,000-88,000. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors, including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement, paid time off, and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.

Cleveland Cliffs is the largest flat-rolled steel producer in North America. Founded in 1847 as a mine operator, Cliffs is also the largest manufacturer of iron ore pellets in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. As a team of more than 30,000 people, we proudly serve a diverse range of markets and are the largest steel supplier to the automotive industry in North America. Built on a strong safety and environmental stewardship legacy, we operate responsibly and are committed to a sustainable future. With ongoing initiatives to reduce waste, improve water conservation, and reduce carbon emissions, we promise to become North America's leader in steelmaking and mining sustainability.

Cleveland-Cliffs offers opportunities for high-performing individuals in a myriad of technical and professional disciplines. Whether in the field or office, Cleveland-Cliffs fosters an environment that empowers our employees to achieve their highest potential. Employees will be presented with a challenging and rewarding environment. A competitive compensation package, opportunities for advancement, and work-life balance all lead to a positive, passionate career at Cleveland-Cliffs.