Manager, Financial Operations Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of manager, financial operations. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for the Enterprise Finance Functions and Business Operations with highest data quality and consistency through system set-up and/or changes the ERP system for 4 business entities.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Prior experience managing Support Services and/or Back Office Operations
• Conduct presentations to peers and/or management
• Advanced knowledge of invoice and expense reimbursement operation functions, systems, policies and procedures
• Broad understanding and practical application of applicable laws and regulations including SOX, RCSA
• Proven customer and business partner relation skills
• Able to multi-task, manage to tight deadlines and adapt to changing environments
• Marketing Communications/Advertising Industry experience preferred
• Experience of working on complex programs

I am excited to be applying for the position of manager, financial operations. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for analysis and reports on general ledger information in the Blackbaud Foundation ledger system.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Intermediate or better proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Honest and ethical behavior and fiscal transparency
• Demonstrated business/financial analysis skills and technical understanding
• Demonstrated prior client management experience
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and CRM tools
• Proficient in web technology
• Demonstrated prior operations experience in Higher Education or Financial Services industry
• Previous experience with Salesforce CRM Software

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for support and testing for the development of IT systems used by the Bank in relation to the Operations functions.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience in Business Intelligence/Data Visualization tools such as Tableau
• Excellent computer skills, including proven experience with Microsoft Office suite, Visio, Oracle, SQL, SAS and Tableau
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel
• Strong knowledge of Title IV regulations
• Knowledge of financial control and audit compliance in an operational environment
• Experience working with United and partner organizations to solve problems and gain commitments
• Excellent written and oral communication and Excel, Word and Power Point proficient
• Comprehensive computer technology skills to include Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, performing complex queries, and constructing and running reports

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for leadership in managing Staples Canada Security Operations roadmap, functions and personnel including managing security posture and acceptable enterprise risk profile.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Demonstrated extensive knowledge of governmental laws and regulations including 2 CFR 200 and OMB Circulars A-21, A-110, A-133
• Knowledge and understanding of the competitive grant process
• Experience in program administration with skills in planning, financial analysis, organization, leadership, conflict resolution, decision making and independent thinking
• Experience researching and analyzing information from a variety of sources and summarizing information to prepare statistical, financial and informational documents in user-friendly formats
• Demonstrated knowledge of fiscal and reporting principles
• Experience with staff personnel policy and procedures, including classification, recruitment, hiring, collective bargaining units, benefits and staff administration
• Skills to explain processes and procedures
• Knowledge and understanding of organizational and interpersonal dynamics with the skill to perceive conflict in business settings and develop strategies to avoid and/or deal with it

I am excited to be applying for the position of manager, financial operations. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for consulting services to management, based on specialized operations, risk, and system management knowledge, skills and experience.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Previous experience audit experience, preferably within a Big 4 or Regional Public Accounting Firm
• Willingness to proactively collaborate and share information with other members of the team and the broader finance group
• Inclination to adapt to new circumstances, information, and challenges, with a positive attitude
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Knowledge of lease and loan accounting
• Knowledge of payment processing methods, with a particular focus on electronic billing
• Experience in managing processing operations
• Familiarity with financial operations, including collateral used to secure vehicles and equipment (UCC filings and vehicle titles)