Manager Indirect Tax

About the role

Cleveland-Cliffs is seeking a Manager of Indirect Tax to oversee indirect tax compliance, planning, and audit inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage and ensure accuracy in the preparation and timely submission of all indirect tax returns, payments, and supporting work papers.
• Develop, train, and provide guidance to Senior Tax Analysts and Tax Analysts on their roles and responsibilities related to indirect taxes.
• Interface with employees at CCI plant locations, other CCI departments, and external advisors to accomplish tasks.
• Manage tax planning activities to minimize indirect tax liabilities, including identifying opportunities, researching rules and laws, and implementing approved strategies.
• Manage indirect tax audits and inquiries, including responding to exam teams, preparing defenses, and representing the company at meetings and hearings.
• Develop and document Company indirect tax positions and provide guidance on complex issues.
• Train and develop Senior Tax Analysts and Tax Analysts, and provide guidance to peers.
• Coordinate with external indirect tax advisors and consultants on special projects.
• Implement process improvements in the indirect tax department, including using software to its full potential.
• Participate on quality improvement teams.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience in a corporate tax department or public accounting firm, specifically in indirect tax preparation and review.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Strong knowledge of indirect tax rules and concepts.
• Proficiency in Onesource Property Tax or similar software.
• Strong technology skills, knowledge of financial systems (Oracle, SAP, Hyperion, Sage fixed assets).
• Excellent technical, organizational, analytical, communication, and learning skills.
• Ability to work independently and in an agile environment.
• Strong employee and team coaching, mentoring, and development skills.

Benefits

The salary range for this role is $115,000 - $145,000. Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. offers an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement, paid time off, and more.