Director, Accounting Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for accounting support to Corporate Reporting for the monthly consolidation of financial statements and for the completion of all quarterly and annual SEC filings.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience with Oracle Financial Applications preferred
• Ensuring compliance with GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, including research and documentation of complex accounting and reporting issues (including purchase accounting for acquisitions)
• Involvement with preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial statements and SEC filings
• Assisting in managing Sarbanes-Oxley compliance including developing, establishing, implementing and maintaining requisite controls and procedures to support the financial system and operational processes
• Experience supporting a variety of vehicles ranging from simple single client advisory accounts to complex off-shore feeder structures
• Deep knowledge of Fixed Income, Derivative, and Bank Loan instruments and associated behaviors and accounting treatment
• Detailed experience with repos, share class hedging, long/short strategies, accruals and fee calculations
• Detailed knowledge of regulatory environments and rules associated with account structures and financial instruments

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for advisory services to the SEC reporting team and review all financial statements for the Company's SEC filings and other audited financial statements.

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:

• Experience interviewing, hiring, training and performance reviews
• BS in Accounting/Finance, MS preferred
• Acquisition integration experience related to pension and benefits is preferred
• Strong working knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) and internal controls
• Progressive accounting experience from mid-to-large sized company
• Proactive and independent self-starter
• Big 4 or similar public accounting/auditing experience strongly preferred
• Significant knowledge and experience with contractual relationships in healthcare (RFP, Capital Expense, Purchase processes, contract negotiations, leases)

Please consider me for the director, accounting opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for senior management and business unit leadership with accurate, actionable and timely GAAP financial statements and business unit management reporting, metrics and counsel to achieve company goals.

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

• Knowledge of, and direct experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial accounting for non-profit higher education institutions
• Knowledge of comprehensive Annual Financial Reporting audit processes
• Exposure to consolidations, currency translation, and international accounting and reporting
• Knowledge of US GAAP, CAS, and OMB 2 CFR 200 et al
• GAAP and FASB fundamentals are essential
• Proficiency with Microsoft office and Hyperion
• Systems implementation and improvements experience
• Positive attitude, team player, and acute attention to detail

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for research and support on all matters of US GAAP (including, but not limited to, new rules, new business transactions and annual compliance with complex rules such as those related to i) fair value ii) business combinations iii) intangible asset valuation, etc.).

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledge of Data business
• Experience with creating and improving processes
• Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and practices applied to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), and related accounting methods promulgated by the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• Familiarity with the principles and practices of financial management, including financial analysis budgeting, forecasting, information recording and processing as it relates to health and human service programs
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting policy and regulations
• Familiarity with change management principles and methodology
• Capacity to develop long-range plans and programs and evaluate work performance
• Skilled in mediating conflict, consensus building and conflict resolution

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

Previously, I was responsible for support and services to all operating and corporate divisions regarding accounting and reporting issues, including business combinations, revenue, treasury matters, impairment assessments, divestitures, restructuring, etc.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledge of SaaS financial and accounting reporting systems
• Interpersonal communication skills to interact with all levels of management and staff
• Microsoft Office application proficient (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft, strong PC skills specifically with Microsoft Excel and MS Office
• Prior experience managing a staff of accounting professionals and interacting with Senior Management
• CPA certification and comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Expertise in financial systems
• Manage and develop team of accountants