Manager, SEC Reporting Cover Letter

Please consider me for the manager, SEC reporting opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for technical expertise for US GAAP and SEC regulations and draft technical memos illustrating guidance and conclusion on complex transactions, such as revenue recognition, business combination, convertible notes, stock based compensation, assets impairment, segment reporting, capitalization of internal software development cost, etc.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Flexibility to work outside normal business hours to meet internal and external deadlines
• Knowledge of best practices in internal controls
• CPA or Masters in Accounting
• Intermediate to Advance-level user of Excel
• Knowledge of Oracle, RevPro, and Workiva, preferred
• Validated strong analytical skills
• Technically proficient in US GAAP ASC 230, ASC 260, ASC 718 & Regs S-X and S-K
• Proficient with and adaptable to technology tools

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for recommendations to management for improving the quality of GAAP financial reports and SEC filings.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Extensive accounting knowledge (U.S. GAAP)
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail while functioning in a deadline oriented environment
• Strong communication skills both oral and written in order to summarize complex topics to all levels of the organization
• Strong experience with SEC reporting and disclosure requirements
• XBRL and W Desk are preferred skills
• Strong understanding of GAAP and SEC regulations
• Equity Edge, NetSuite, and Workiva experience preferred
• Provide support where necessary related to interim / annual SOX and audit testing

Please consider me for the manager, SEC reporting opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for active and direct support in assurance of the timely and accurate preparation and filing of periodic SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and 11-K) and earnings releases in compliance with all SEC requirements, GAAP, and Company policies.

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

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing technical memoranda and delivering presentations to senior executives
• Proficiency in the full suite of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word
• Demonstrates a strong background in technical accounting, along with an in-depth knowledge of SEC reporting
• Commitment to a team approach
• Strong attention to detail, decision-making, problem-solving, time management and organizational skills
• Multinational company exposure
• Strong working knowledge of system processes, internal controls, US GAAP, PCAOB and SEC regulations
• Experience with SEC reporting requirements and researching SEC reporting and technical issues, including all disclosures and MD&A

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for analyses, and drive to comply with GAAP, FASB, and SEC regulations.

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:

• Strongly demonstrated analytical and research skills
• Excellently displayed verbal and written communication skills
• In CPA with a BS in Accounting
• Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting standards, accounting policies and financial statements
• SAP or other ERP systems, HFM and Wdesk (SEC filing tool by Workiva) experiences preferred
• Public accounting experience and CPA are preferred
• Work independently and develop proposed solutions to issues/problems
• Effective in managing cross-functional resources to organize, plan and complete projects

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for analyses, and drive implementation to comply with GAAP, FASB, and SEC regulations.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Assessing new and proposed accounting standards issued by the SEC and the FASB for impact to the company
• Leading and playing an active role in implementation of new accounting pronouncements specifically non-revenue related standards like leases and helping the revenue team on the new revenue standard and ensuring compliance with SEC and GAAP reporting requirements
• Assisting with the managing of SOX compliance effort including maintaining the internal control documentation, implementing/editing of new and existing controls as needed
• Leading and managing the process of actively updating and maintaining accounting policies, such as working closely with process owners to update policy to reflect or improve process and ensure compliance with GAAP
• Preparing month- and quarter-end close activities for specific accounting areas
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word is mandatory
• Lead the preparation of SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K, 8-K) and the related XBRL requirements, support our quarterly earnings release workstream and other internal reporting processes