Internal Auditor

Location: Cleveland, OH

Cleveland-Cliffs is seeking an Internal Auditor at our Corporate Headquarters. The Internal Auditor is responsible for planning and executing audits and compliance activities, whose results will help the business manage strategic risks, improve or develop efficient and effective business processes, and identify and communicate best practices to foster appropriate control levels for business and financial risks.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Work with Internal Audit management to determine the direction and scope of audits and assist in the preparation of planning memorandums and audit programs.

• Conduct audits, including the detailed planning of each audit and agreeing on the audit objectives and scope with management.

• Evaluate and document process, system, and control effectiveness through the application of accounting, auditing, and business knowledge; collect, analyze, and document information to support audit results.

• Assist with SOX scoping, planning, and administration, including maintenance of process documentation, planning memos, risk and control matrices, and testing plans.

• Execute testing of key SOX controls in conjunction with the annual test plan. 

• Assess the overall significance of the control deficiencies identified during the audit.  Provide perspective for evaluating the audit deficiencies against evolving industry best practices.

• Assist in the preparation and presentation of audit results and strive to improve their communication to appropriate management levels to maximize the value of audit services.

• Identify and facilitate resolution of issues that may inhibit the audit team's performance and resolve outstanding questions/issues related to the audit.

• Identify constructive and value-added solutions to address issues identified.  Recommend operation improvements which ensure that proper controls are exercised over all aspects of the business and that company assets are conserved, protected and accurately presented.

• Monitor the status of action plans arising from audits.

• Maintain the confidentiality of audit findings and the Company's proprietary information.

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Internal Audit’s stakeholders.

• Conduct work in accordance with the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Code of Ethics promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

• Entry level to three years of professional experience, preferably including internal audit or public accounting experience. Auditing work experience is preferred; however, business/operations experience may be deemed adequate.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong organizational and analytical skills

• Managerial courage to confront difficult issues with the appropriate response and to do so in a timely manner with any/all stakeholders

• Understanding of both current accounting (GAAP) and auditing (GAAS) principles

• Ability to work in a highly complex environment under general direction as to assignment

• Ability to solve conflicts between the differing priorities of various process stakeholders by offering pragmatic solutions to management

• Ability to maintain the highest level of ethics, integrity and objectivity

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or equivalent certification

• Comprehensive knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act provisions and methodologies for achieving compliance

• Professional experience, preferably including internal audit or public accounting experience. Auditing work experience is preferred; however, business/operations experience may be deemed adequate.

• Data analytics and continuous auditing experience is preferred

The salary range for this role is $65,000-$80,000.  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. 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 [email protected] or call 1-(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.

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.