U. S. Steel is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture and celebrate the diversity of our employees. U. S. Steel Corporation has an opening for Senior Manager-External Reporting & Technical Accounting in its Pittsburgh headquarters location.
The External Reporting & Technical Accounting organization is responsible for the preparation of all quarterly and annual financial statements and footnotes for SEC filings, earnings releases, and governmental reports; preparation and analysis of monthly cash flow statements, earnings per share calculations, and other financial accounts; and providing interpretive accounting guidance in evaluating transactions and implementing accounting standards throughout the global company.
The primary responsibilities of the Senior Manager – External Reporting & Technical Accounting are:

• Provide consultation and accounting leadership and execution support to the U. S. Steel executives and various functional areas on complex projects and transactions.
• Monitor and analyze proposed rule changes, and lead adoption projects and initiatives as applicable.
• Actively participate in strategic projects related to the issuance and redemption of debt, acquisitions and divestitures, treasury activity, and other corporate strategic initiatives.
• Ownership for complex accounting areas such as pensions, insurable liabilities, and contingencies.
• Prepare accounting memos outlining the accounting treatment of U. S. Steel transactions.
• Participate in the assumption-setting process for the valuation of the pension, other post-employment benefits (OPEB), and worker’s compensation plans.
• Provide consultation support for day-to-day questions on accounting and reporting. Develop appropriate guidance by analyzing data and assumptions, formulate positions/alternatives, and communicate the recommended course of action.
• Develop, interpret, and maintain properly detailed accounting policies and procedures, and collaborate with others to implement/enforce any new accounting policies or procedures across the Company.
• Develop and present training to support continuing education programs for the finance organization, including training related to the adoption of new policies/accounting standards.
• Partner with the Director, Corporate Accounting to complete and review technical disclosures within Forms 10-Q/10-K and other SEC filings and publicly disclosed financial information. Working effectively with the Independent Auditors.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance, and hold a CPA license, with a minimum of 10 years of significant Public Accounting experience and/or Corporate External Reporting responsibilities, including significant experience with SEC reporting.
• Candidates must have strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills and be able to lead professionals in a team-based and performance-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is required. Experience with Oracle, Workiva, and OneStream is a plus.