Senior Tax Analyst - Cleveland-Cliffs

Cleveland-Cliffs is looking for a Senior Tax Analyst to assist with the separate entity and consolidated calculations related to Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.’s (“CCI”) tax return filings and interim and annual tax provisions. This position also assists with gathering support and preparing responses related to tax audit inquiries and assists with tax department administrative tasks. As a Senior Tax Analyst, this individual will work closely with the CCI Tax Analysts, providing guidance and assisting in their technical and professional development. In addition, the Senior Tax Analyst may assist with various indirect tax calculations, analyses and filings. While performing these various assignments, the Senior Tax Analyst will interface with other CCI departments (e.g., Accounting, Commercial, Financial Planning, Legal, Treasury, etc.) and, where appropriate, CCI’s external advisors. The individual filling this position will report directly to the Tax Manager.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation and submission of complex federal, state, and local tax returns and supporting work papers and files for CCI entities, excluding payroll taxes.  This includes assisting with requesting, gathering, and processing financial information, utilizing software applications to effectively generate the tax returns as well as supporting work papers and files while providing a clear audit trail to source documentation.
• Assist with the review and submission of basic federal, state and local tax returns and supporting workpapers and files for CCI entities, excluding payroll taxes.
• Assist with the development of separate company and consolidated projections of current and future CCI tax liabilities (provisions/liabilities/assets).  Assist with tax calculations and documentation related to interim and annual accounting for taxes, estimated payment filings, and tax planning.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of various indirect tax matters such as property and sales & use tax calculations and filings.
• Assist with income tax audits and inquiries, including gathering supporting documentation for use in responding to matters raised by exam teams.
• Assist in the analysis of new and proposed tax legislation and regulations, reporting requirements, and court cases, identifying potential impacts to CCI and actions to be taken.
• Assist with maintaining the electronic files and records of the Tax Department.
• Actively identify and implement tax department process improvements including, but not limited to, utilizing software to its maximum potential.
• Participation in quality improvement teams.
• Minimal travel to other CCI sites.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• At least 3 years of experience in a corporate tax department or public accounting firm working directly on the preparation of corporate tax returns, specifically Form 1120 and consolidated returns, as well as experience in preparing state and local tax returns.
• Possesses a thorough understanding of accounting / U.S. GAAP principles (financial statements, trial balances, journal entries, etc.), as well as a strong understanding of corporate income tax.  Must have a desire to learn the intricacies of corporate taxation and apply the acquired knowledge.
• Expresses ideas clearly in documents with a focus on organization, structure, grammar, language and terminology adjusted to the characteristics and needs of the audience.  Orally expresses ideas effectively in individual and group situations.
• Establishes high performance standards, striving to attain those standards, taking initiative, and demonstrating commitment to the organization and to the profession. Ability to work independently and in an agile environment.
• Learns new material quickly, understands abstract concepts, recognizes subtle interrelationships, and handles complexity.
• Sets goals, develops strategies and schedules for meeting those goals, and anticipates obstacles and alternative strategies. 
• Interacts with others in ways that enhance understanding and respect, recognizes the needs of others, develops smooth relationships, and deals effectively with conflict.
• Proficient in Onesource Income Tax or similar software used in the preparation of corporate income tax returns (i.e., Form 1120).
• Proficient in Excel.
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA license (if not already obtained, intention to obtain in the near future).
• Experience with the following software: Oracle/Ellipse/Hyperion/SAP; Onesource Tax Provision; Sage Fixed Assets.
• Strong technology skills, knowledge of information systems.

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 top pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off and more!