Accounting Leader Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for guidance on the application of policies and procedures and US GAAP treatment for transactions being executed by regional finance teams.

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

• Able to coordinate multiple ongoing projects new projects as they arise
• Foster team spirit
• Coaches, Develops and Inspires Others
• Experience with RE, debt, PE
• Expertise in financial consolidation and expertise in IFRS / US GAAP / Lux GAAP
• Pro-active, dynamic, mature and able to work with respect to the deadlines
• Be able to work within a team and in a fast-moving environment
• Fluent English is mandatory, German and/or French is an Asset

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical accounting GAAP guidance and support to all company country entities.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Superior knowledge of financial principles, practice, and legislature
• Prefer a blend of financial services background and technology with significant experience in leading and managing high performing finance and accounting staff
• Strong attention to detail and high quality work products
• Knowledge in transfer pricing and intercompany topics
• Open minded, strong communication skills, goal oriented, networking skills to deal with stakeholders in a worldwide organisation
• Experience in managing a team will be an advantage
• SAP / JD Edwards experience preferred
• Qualified accountant with experience in a controlling role

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

Previously, I was responsible for business units with guidance on US GAAP and internal accounting policies.

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

• Vendor performance management experience
• Project management skills, leadership skills and excellent communication skills (oral -- written skills)
• Able to lead by example coach and mentor accept responsibility for actions and results
• Excel skills including pivot tables and v-lookups
• Experience with offering leadership and oversight to an ASC 606 implementation
• Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite at a highly proficient level, including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Knowledge of revenue recognition, accounting, and reporting practices of a publicly-held IT government services contractor
• Preferred experience in Shared Services sector

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for uS GAAP compliant revenue recognition accounting treatment.

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:

• Supervisory role in the performance of Fund Accounting related activities
• Lawson and/or McKesson experience preferred
• Experience with manufacturing cost accounting, project accounting and/or financial decision support is preferred
• High attention to detail and problem solving capabilities
• Intermediate to advanced experience with MS Office and MS Access
• Excel and ERP implementation experience
• Solid finance operation knowledge
• Superior knowledge of the financial industry

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for technical accounting guidance across all functions ensuring compliance with applicable GAAP, IFRS, IRGS, and internal controls, and provide findings to management, including participating in discussions with external auditors.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, with exposure to standards relating to business combinations, asset capitalization, leases, and share based compensation
• Experience working with a large corporate ERP system, PeopleSoft preferred
• Extensive experience working with complex accounting areas for large corporate entities
• Knowledge and understanding of insurance terms, principles and practices, especially as applies to the London Market
• Cert CII or working towards
• Commercial insurance experience in the areas of administration of insurance premium and claim transactions
• Demonstrates basic computer skills and experience with multiple programs with superior skill in Excel
• Understanding of insurance contracts, contract language and application in a Technical Accounting framework