Manager, Consolidations Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the manager, consolidations position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for uS GAAP and accounting support to Regional Finance and Business Leaders.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Healthcare, medical device or manufacturing industry experience preferred
• Becoming a key business partner to Clinical Operations team by providing timely and insightful financial support
• Leading and driving the Global Budget and Forecast process to effectively communicate deliverables and timelines to Business Partners and within R&D Finance and to coordinate the Calendar with Corporate Finance
• Providing ad hoc analysis in support of R&D Finance Providing project support for Key Strategic Initiatives
• Consolidating multiple ledgers
• Experience with intercompany and inventory
• Manufacturing/distribution industry
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and strong analytical skills

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the manager, consolidations position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for input to support the forecast for local / US GAAP differences and balance sheet accounts.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Demonstrates strong skills in international accounting and multi-currency, multi-GAAP environment
• CPA/MBA preferred background in public accounting
• Director leadership training (Communication, mentoring, performance Management)
• Knowledge and application of US GAAP, including foreign currency translation rules
• Strong critical thinking skills, along with decision making and problem solving
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated and accountable
• Experience in manufacturing or similar industries preferred
• Super-user knowledge of Oracle (GL version 12)

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the manager, consolidations position.

Previously, I was responsible for expertise and deep understanding of US GAAP.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Solid foundation in GAAP accounting
• CPA with experience in public accounting is preferred
• In depth knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Accurately perform complex mathematical computations
• Work cooperatively as a team member to accomplish group objectives
• Related experience with accounting for intercompany and foreign currency transactions
• Experience developing reporting and analytics
• Proficiency in the Microsoft suite of software (Excel, Word, Power Point)

In response to your job posting for manager, consolidations, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for guidance to international subsidiaries on statutory to US GAAP adjustments.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Self-motivated individual with strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, demonstrated management skills
• Problem solving, challenge current practice and lead process improvement initiatives
• HFM, Hyperion Essbase and/or Oracle R12 experience
• Demonstrated proficiency with enterprise resource planning (ERP), corporate performance management (CPM), and analytical reporting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle Hyperion Enterprise, BEx)
• Knowledge of reporting systems desirable (JD Edwards and Hyperion)
• Experience with global companies
• Prior consolidations experience preferred for a multinational, SEC company

I would like to submit my application for the manager, consolidations opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for accounting consultation advice to business partners under US GAAP and Local GAAP.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Excellent skills in Excel (macros, pivot tables, vlookup tables)
• Exceptional problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills, both orally and written
• Detailed, pre-existing knowledge of Hyperion suite of software is preferred
• Prefer experience in Corporate consolidations and HFM
• Lead/review/assist team in the annual and quarterly US GAAP financial statement reporting process
• Become the lead Hyperion administrator, the consolidation and financial reporting tool
• Assist with the semi-annual IFRS close
• Lead a team of 3 Senior Accountants, provide staff development and training