SEC Reporting Analyst Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for general support of the SOX requirements for the SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting function (including coordination with the Global Operations Controllers function to obtain relevant support); and.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Assist with the preparation of timely and accurate financial statements and disclosures for internal and external users in accordance with GAAP and SEC requirements including 10-Q and 10-K filings
• Assist with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance activities, including the design and testing of management controls
• Participate in the execution of management controls including compliance with account reconciliation standards on the Blackline platform and the Company's balance sheet review process
• Performs various ad-hoc report requests for the Corporate leadership team
• Operates efficiently and effectively with minimal oversight and meet tight financial reporting deadlines
• A comprehensive understanding of financial reporting requirements for regulatory filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) highly preferred
• Understand objectives and guidelines for company projects and effectively interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint a minimum for consideration

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

Previously, I was responsible for assistance the SEC Reporting Manager and VP, Corporate Controller in preparation of financial deliverables and ad hoc reporting as needed.

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

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, SEC reporting requirements, and foreign currency accounting
• Exceptional organizational skills, methodical approach to work, and commitment to a high level of accuracy
• Highly motivated, proactive team player
• Extensive knowledge of ERP systems and broad range of experience
• Knowledge of XBRL and prior experience in applying XBRL concepts
• CPA or equivalent qualification preferred
• Equity Edge experience preferred
• Understanding of key SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements

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

Previously, I was responsible for audit support as it relates to quarterly SEC filings including financial statements, footnotes and disclosure checklists.

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

• Financial services or insurance industry experience preferred but not mandatory
• Big 4 Public Accounting experience preferred but not mandatory
• Automated general ledger experience
• Working toward CPA
• Attention to detail to prepare SEC filings and other financial statements
• SEC / public reporting experience (10-Qs, 10-Ks)
• Strong technical/U.S. GAAP accounting skills, including financial statement presentation and reporting, foreign currency, consolidations concepts, financing transactions, restructuring, impairments
• SOX controls experience and understanding

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for assistance to the external auditors in their quarterly review and annual audit of SEC filings and external reporting prepared schedules.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Accountant Certification
• MS Dynamic - Software used to maintain the General Ledger
• MS Office - Prepare reports, presentations
• Hyperion/HFM - Software used to consolidate financial statements
• Hands on experience SEC financial reporting for a large multi-national organization
• Experience preparing and/or reviewing SEC financial reports
• Experience researching, evaluating, and applying accounting literature to complex accounting situations
• Experience with financial databases and major ERP and reporting systems

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for sOX leadership and act as SME for Financial Reporting including independently working with the SOX team to develop appropriate controls for Financial Reporting.

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

• Understanding of US GAAP, financial analysis, consolidations, and financial reporting
• Understanding of XBRL filing requirements
• Working knowledge and experience in combined U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting regulations strongly preferred
• BA/BS in finance, accounting or related field (CPA preferred)
• Experience with US GAAP – obtaining facts, understanding the accounting issue, research
• Comfortable learning and leveraging technology
• Big Four SEC Auditing or Multi-national SEC Reporting experience preferred
• Day to day experience leading small teams