Accounting Director Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the accounting director position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for oversight to all aspects of the hedge accounting process from valuation, correlation testing, internal controls and governance, accounting and external reporting.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Strong supervisory skills to ensure quality, controls, and development opportunities
• Previous experience with audit engagements and/or control environments
• Conscientious, hard-working, with a penchant for working with extreme detail activity
• Comprehensive knowledge of hotel operating systems and software, including ACCPAC, Hyperion, Microsoft Office, Lotus, Micros Opera, and Micros POS
• Self-motivation and discipline to regularly set and achieve financial goals and objectives
• Support diverse accounting functions across multiple platforms, products, and organizations throughout the company
• Demonstrated leadership in a finance operation environment
• Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP, SEC and SAP requirements

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the accounting director position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership, vision, and direction to all aspects of financial reporting, technical accounting, corporate accounting, and stock plan administration.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Expertise in accounting close processes, financial reporting and internal controls
• Experience with accounting & financial reporting systems
• Desktop troubleshooting
• LAN Wiring experienced
• Experience managing, coaching and developing a staff of accounting and finance professionals
• Experience in partnering with FP&A teams and supporting leadership teams and business operations with financial analysis
• High ethical standards with a drive to achieve the right answer in difficult and/or urgent/frequently-changing situations
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, including with experience Software Revenue Recognition guidelines

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for analytical guidance, develops strategies and solutions to ensure accounting practices, procedures, and internal controls are maintained and adhered to.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Willingness to work in Stamford, CT
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, focusing on Microsoft Excel
• Proficient knowledge of GAAP, SEC and related financial reporting regulations
• Chartered Account ACA, CIMA or equivalent is preferred
• Excellent understanding of US and/or IFRS GAAP and with a passion for accounting
• Conversant with Basel and other regulatory requirements
• Requires excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong organizational and multitasking skills applied in a fast paced global working environment
• Experience with PeopleSoft, Oracle Financials or similar ERP applications preferred

I would like to submit my application for the accounting director opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership to organization on all areas of accounting policy, maintenance of internal controls, and manage fiduciary processes and procedures.

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

• Strong Analytical skills, looking at Forecasts
• Knowledge of SFDC an advantage
• Knowledge of at least one other European language
• Oversee internal controls to ensure timely, accurate and reliable
• Partner with HR and FP&A to ensure the proper accounting for both new and existing compensation programs
• Oversee Equity Accounting, including proper documentation of ASC 718 and all quarterly and annual filings
• Provides oversight of bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll cycles, including the recording of needed journal entries
• Working knowledge of the stock-based compensation accounting standard, ASC 718

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

Previously, I was responsible for management of the Treasury accounting function including compliance with companypolicies and maintenance of strong internal controls, pertinent and timely financial reporting, and effective communication between the accounting staff and project personnel.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Coordinate and manage relationships with internal auditors, external auditors and other third party consultants
• Willingness to be hands on, but experienced in leading teams of 10 or more professionals with emphases on organizational structure, individual development and process improvement
• Highly collaborative and perceptive, and shows prudent analysis in problem solving
• Extensive knowledge of US GAAP accounting
• Senior-level financial experience, some or all with a mid-size to large nonprofit organization or in a public accounting firm working with nonprofit clients
• Thorough knowledge of not-for-profit accounting
• Experience with the design and implementation of accounting systems
• Experience in public accounting and public SEC company reporting