Manager Accounting Consolidation & Compliance

Cleveland--cliffs-1; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement

Paid time off

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. has an immediate opening for a Manager, Accounting Consolidation & Compliance at our Cleveland, OH corporate headquarters. This role leads the global consolidation process, governance, and continuous improvement across the accounting function.

You will own intercompany eliminations, asset/lease accounting oversight, and drive standardization of policies and controls while supporting audits and potential acquisitions. Competitive compensation and benefits accompany this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA required.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including consolidation, reporting, and internal controls.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with complex, multi-entity consolidation environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States full-time.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the Company’s global consolidation process, ensuring accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial reporting.
• Lead consolidation governance activities, including legal entity structures, account mappings, reporting hierarchies, and consolidation controls.
• Oversee global intercompany accounting and elimination processes, including investigation and resolution of intercompany differences.
• Lead aggregation and reconciliation of company-wide financial information and supporting schedules to ensure accurate reporting and disclosure.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance policies, procedures, and controls supporting the consolidation process.
• Support acquisition integrations, legal entity restructurings, and related consolidation/reporting requirements.
• Monitor new accounting standards and reporting requirements and assess impacts on consolidation and reporting processes.
• Support internal and external audit activities related to consolidated financial reporting.
• Lead initiatives to strengthen accounting processes, governance, and internal controls across the global accounting organization.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, standardization, scalability, and control effectiveness.
• Support system enhancements, automation initiatives, and reporting improvements impacting accounting and financial reporting processes.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting activities, including capitalization policy governance and asset lifecycle management.

Skills

CPA

GAAP knowledge

Consolidation experience

Microsoft 365

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

HFM

Job description

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Location

Location: Cleveland, OH Cleveland-Cliffs Steel has an immediate opening for a Manager, Accounting Consolidation & Compliance at our corporate headquarters in Cleveland, OH.

Overview of the Role

The Manager, Accounting Consolidation & Compliance leads the Company’s global financial consolidation process and drives accounting process standardization, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization. The position serves as the primary owner of consolidation activities, including intercompany eliminations and consolidation governance, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of consolidated financial information. In addition to consolidation responsibilities, the Manager leads initiatives to improve accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and increase operational efficiency across the Company’s global accounting department. The role also oversees fixed asset and lease accounting, including developing, implementing, and enforcing capitalization policies and related governance processes.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Own and manage the Company’s global consolidation process, ensuring accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial reporting.


• Lead consolidation governance activities, including legal entity structures, account mappings, reporting hierarchies, and consolidation controls.


• Oversee global intercompany accounting and elimination processes, including the management of investigation and resolution of intercompany differences.


• Lead the aggregation and reconciliation of certain company‑wide financial information and supporting schedules to ensure accurate reporting and disclosure activities.


• Develop, maintain, and enhance policies, procedures, and controls supporting the consolidation process.


• Support any potential acquisition integration activities, legal entity restructuring initiatives, and related consolidation and reporting requirements.


• Monitor new accounting standards and reporting requirements and assess impacts on the Company’s consolidation and reporting processes.


• Support internal and external audit activities related to consolidated financial reporting.


• Lead initiatives to strengthen accounting processes, governance frameworks, and internal controls across the global accounting organization.


• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, standardization, scalability, and control effectiveness.


• Support system enhancements, automation initiatives, and reporting improvements impacting accounting and financial reporting processes.


• Oversee fixed asset accounting activities, including capitalization policy governance, asset lifecycle management, and related financial reporting requirements.


• Manage lease accounting processes and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and Company policies.


• Partner with Internal Audit and business stakeholders to identify control enhancements and ensure compliance with Company policies and reporting requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.


• CPA required.


• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in financial consolidation, reporting, and internal controls.


• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.


• Experience with complex, multi‑entity consolidation environments.


• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications.


• Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.


• The company generally does not sponsor candidates for temporary visas or permanent residency for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting experience with a Big 4 or nationally recognized accounting firm.


• Demonstrated project management and change leadership experience.


• Experience within manufacturing, metals, mining, or other capital‑intensive industries.


• Experience with fixed asset accounting, lease accounting, and process transformation initiatives.


• Experience with HFM, or comparable consolidation platforms.

The salary range for this role is $105,000-$135,000. 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.

Benefits & Compensation

• 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 an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.

We are a drug‑free workplace and conduct pre‑employment screening as a condition of employment.

Accommodation for Disability

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


• If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 1-[phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 1-[phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disposable. 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.

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