Cliffs Natural Resources, an international mining and natural resources company, has announced changes to its senior management team, effective immediately.

The company has named Timothy Flanagan as chief accounting officer and corporate controller. He assumes the role from Terrance Paradie, who is transferring to an executive development position with Cliffs Global Operations Group. Flanagan, formerly assistant corporate controller, assumes responsibility for the company's internal and external accounting and reporting, including Securities and Exchange Commission reporting and disclosures, as well as global financial planning and analysis.

James Graham has been named vice president, general counsel of global operations. Graham will continue to be responsible for providing counsel to Cliffs' operating units worldwide and managing the Cliffs internal team of legal professionals supporting global operations.

Carolyn Cheverine, who has over 20 years experience as corporate counsel, has been named general counsel of corporate affairs and corporate secretary. Cheverine is responsible for providing legal advice and counsel for the company's corporate management teams with regards to corporate governance, ethics and compliance, securities and capital markets. Prior to joining Cliffs, she served most recently as senior counsel for the finance and treasury functions of The Lubrizol Corporation, as well as vice president and senior counsel for KeyCorp.