SEC Reporting Manager Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the SEC reporting manager position.

Previously, I was responsible for reporting support, information and analysis to assist in consolidation and the External Reporting team’s fulfillment of the Company’s periodic SEC reporting requirements.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Primary responsibilities include the management of SEC Reporting team, technical accounting research for the business,earnings releases and quarterly reporting review, accounting for acquisition-related costs and restructuring projects, and equity compensation accounting
• Existing experience supervising teams
• Comprehensive and current understanding of financial statements, U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting rules
• Proficient in SEC filing tools such as Merrill Bridge, Oracle Disclosure Management, or Workiva
• COMMUNICATION SKILLS - Very strong verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility to work outside normal business hours to meet project deadlines
• Strong technical knowledge and practical application experience of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
• Strong and demonstrated people management, leadership, collaboration and organizational skills

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

Previously, I was responsible for assistance in planning for future external reporting needs as new accounting standards are implemented, transactions are contemplated or completed, or as increased disclosure requirements arise.

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:

• Provide technical accounting research and provide accounting memos documenting the company's accounting treatment
• Special project assignments as assigned
• Technical accounting research and memos
• SX Reg 3-14 Financial Statements
• Accounting and reporting research experience including competency to interpret and implement accounting guidance as it relates to the Company’s business
• Preparing all SEC filing documents - this is including but not limited to earnings release materials, 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, proxy statements and the company's annual report and XBRL
• Preparing cash flow statements and EPS calculation
• Developing and managing External Reporting calendar

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

Previously, I was responsible for support to SEC Reporting Manager in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience with internal financial reporting and data analyses using Microsoft Excel
• Prior experience working collaboratively with various department and groups (legal, treasury, tax, accounting)
• SEC reporting experience either with a public accounting firm or within the financial reporting group of a publicly-traded organization
• Close attention to detail, quality, and control
• Experience using a Disclosure Management System with preference for experience using the Merrill Bridge platform
• Knowledge of and experience with the XBRL US GAAP Taxonomy and XBRL mapping and tagging
• Extensive experience with the assessment and implementation of internal controls over financial reporting under SOX 404
• In depth technical knowledge of SEC regulations and GAAP

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for accurate, timely and reproducible reporting to comply with SOX audit requirements and SEC filings.

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:

• Excellent communication skills in order to effectively communicate with all levels of an organization including in a non-technical fashion to non-finance personnel
• CPA certification (or working to obtain CPA certification)
• Hands-on experience using Oracle and Oracle BI
• Prior accounting and reporting experience with multinational, SEC registrants in the manufacturing, distribution or consumer business markets
• Primary responsibilities include the management of SEC Reporting team, technical accounting research for the business, earnings releases and quarterly reporting review
• Monthly accounting responsibilities includes equity compensation, restructure and acquisition integration, corporate factoring and captive insurance companies, and international holding companies
• Annual coordination and review of annual statutory audits and financial statement preparation for corporate international entities and captive insurance company
• Experience with financial reporting software (Workiva or similar) preferred

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for support for non-financial SEC reporting including the proxy statements, S-8, insider reporting requirements, etc.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• With support from our SEC Reporting Analyst, prepare and review supporting work papers for our quarterly reporting process, and coordinate the quarterly review and annual audit process with our external auditors
• Assist in the implementation and ongoing training requirements for the new revenue and leasing standards
• Assist with developing accounting policies and procedures for distribution to our global accounting teams
• Provide advisory type support to our global controllership teams for various US GAAP topics
• Ensure internal control policies are current and are performed and operating effectively on a timely basis
• Proficient in US GAAP and relevant accounting and financial reporting matters with SEC reporting exposure preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate ideas and plans clearly and effectively with internal and external audience
• Experience and competence with accounting systems, PowerPoint, MS Word and Excel