Senior Manager, Technical Accounting Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for assistance in the completion of all NA reporting requests including but limited to Sarbanes Oxley, Ernst & Young auditor requests and Internal Audit requirements.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Thorough understanding of SEC filing requirements and US GAAP
• Strong technical accounting and reporting skills
• Extensive experience with PCAOB Auditing Standards, Sarbanes-Oxley, Internal Controls over Financial Reporting and COSO standards
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or other regulatory requirements
• Skill in Financial Planning and Strategy and Strategic Planning
• Strong SEC reporting knowledge necessary
• Subject matter expertise related to complex accounting
• Previous experience in technical accounting oversight role with experience in IFRS Conversions, Revenue Recognition, Impairment Analysis, Fair Value Accounting, Lease Accounting, Debt/Equity Transactions and Consolidations, including Variable Interest Entity Analysis

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for support to Internal Audit team on Sarbanes Oxley and local business support for the EMEA group.

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

• Preparation of the 10Qs and 10Ks
• Advanced excel skills, Deltek/Costpoint experience
• Subject matter expert in US GAAP with a successful track record of applying in a practical manner
• Thorough understanding of GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley and PCAOB standards
• Strong external reporting and technical research experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for communicating issues and providing concise, thoughtful updates to senior management
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and advanced Excel skills
• Experience with financial reporting matters, including XBRL

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the senior manager, technical accounting position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for training and direction as needed to Lumen accounting staff on Sarbanes Oxley requirements and recommendations for effective internal controls over financial reporting, including partnering with internal or external audit resources as needed.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• A successful record of directing and coordinating with multiple teams and engagements
• Quality reviewer of key technical client or firm documentation
• Extensive US GAAP and/or IFRS knowledge and experience
• Preferably experience within a SOX environment
• Strong communication skills on executive level with a hands-on mentality
• Strong process orientation – needs to be able to assess various processes within a matrix organization
• Strong business acumen, excellent analytical and creative problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact across all functions within the company internationally

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

Previously, I was responsible for hands-on management for creating and maintaining a strong internal control environment, ensuring compliance with corporate control policies including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.

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:

• Strong current knowledge in US GAAP, IFRS, SEC financial reporting, bankruptcies, business combinations and consolidations, divestures, financial instruments, detailed revenue analysis and revenue recognition, foreign currency, spin-offs, carve-outs, IPOs, debt offerings and other acquisition filings
• Experience with 10-Q and 10-K forms
• Knowledge on revenue recognition rules, SEC requirements, SOX controls
• Hands on individual with interest to learn and grow in this field
• Excellent, current technical knowledge of US GAAP accounting and SEC rules and regulations
• Proven knowledge of US GAAP
• Self-motivated, “Roll-up the sleeves” approach in order to accomplish all necessary tasks
• Experience reviewing complex transactions (acquisitions, divestitures, reviewing revenue contracts, reviewing lease contracts, reviewing services contracts for embedded leases

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for support and assistance in planning and coordinating process and control documentation as part of Sarbanes-Oxley.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Strong understanding of US GAAP and exposure to complex technical accounting issues
• Proficient at researching and writing technical accounting memos and experienced with preparation of financial statements
• Systems knowledge (Hyperion and Workiva) helpful
• International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) preferred
• Exceptional technical accounting proficiency
• Understanding of audit services with knowledge of GAAP and IFRSA proven record of building profitable, sustainable client relationships
• National Office experience from a top-tier public accounting firm preferred
• BA or MS in Accounting