External Reporting Manager Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for uS GAAP interpretation with the ability to research and propose company positions on accounting guidance.

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

• Working knowledge of SEC and U.S. GAAP reporting requirements, including Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL)
• Knowledge of due diligence objectives and procedures
• Teamwork - aligns actions to promote achievement of team goals, influences others’ activities toward group goals, inspires self-confidence in others, places high priority on team performance, helps others be successful, resolves conflicts and removes obstacles
• Perform Sarbanes-Oxley controls related to the quarterly reporting process
• Supervise the preparation of sections included in the quarterly Audit & Finance Committee presentation deck
• Participate in special projects sponsored by senior management, including integration and optimization plans regarding Galleria acquisition
• Strong technology skills, including PC and Web-based applications (e.g., Wdesk) and working knowledge/understanding of business finance system platforms
• Proficiency in using Microsoft tools

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

Previously, I was responsible for required updates on developments as required to meet SEC and GAAP reporting.

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

• Experience working in the CPG/Manufacturing industry
• Forward thinking and ethical, proactively addresses issues and implements best practices
• Substantial experience in the review or preparation of 10-Qs and 10-Ks
• Experience developing and managing strategic finance transformation projects
• Understanding and experience with data governance and data management
• Experience designing and testing controls for External Financial Reporting processes
• Experience in change management, including designing and implementing change control for External Financial Reporting processes
• Experience working with business intelligence tools and reporting software

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for required updates on responsible development and tenant improvement projects in the Region as required to meet SEC and GAAP reporting.

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

• Oracle, Hyperion and data analysis experience preferred
• External Financial Reporting experience
• Experience with Oracle, Hyperion, Wdesk or AxiomSL preferred
• Requires strong communications skills, strong organizational, time and project management skills
• Public accounting experience or relevant experience within a publicly traded company
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency using MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and Vendor Management Systems (Fieldglass or others)
• Strong problem solving, consulting, and management skills

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for ongoing day-to-day support with moderate to complex accounting issues and assists in the review of reporting deliverables to assure compliance with SEC requirements.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Co-ordination, preparation and review of Local GAAP Statutory financial statements, for 15+ EMEA legal entities, in cooperation with, as appropriate, EMEA finance team and external service providers
• Solid knowledge of UK/ IFRS and/ or Dutch GAAP
• Caseware experience preferred
• Experience in process mapping/improvement projects
• A global mindset and interest
• Experience with Oracle R12 preferred
• Excellent knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting principles and SEC rules and regulations
• Team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to tactfully challenge or disagree when appropriate

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

Previously, I was responsible for feedback on all deliverables prepared by the financial reporting department to ensure adequacy and reliability of the underlying documentation, the accuracy of information and compliance with GAAP, SEC regulations, FERC and other requirements as necessary.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience writing business data requirements and partnering with Technology to ensure effective translation into technical data requirements
• Experience formulating business metrics for reporting and analysis, including department budgets and training
• Display a high level of ownership proactive, enthusiastic approach to solving multiple problems under time pressure
• Display a willingness to learn through research, inquiry and escalation
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and financial reporting standards
• Top Down Review and Challenge of Business Unit (BU) Results and Messaging to ensure complete and accurate
• Preparation of the Group results insight and messaging to explain the results both internally and externally
• Work closely with FP&A to understand and message the results consistently across Forecast and Actuals and provide FP&A support to understand the impact of key business decisions on actuals