- 1818 Amaryllis Cir. Ÿ Orlando, FL ( (xxx-xxx-xxxx * abc@xyz.com

Dear Hiring Manager,

        I am pleased to send in this application to be part of your team in response to a job vacancy posting for the position of _____________________. My resum is attached for your review and consideration.

What I offer is my Liberal Arts Master s in Management and more than 10 years providing high-performance accounting and financial service management in the government, business consultancy, hospitality, and technology solutions industries. I am currently with Sosa & Arvelo in San Juan, Puerto Rico as a Business Partner after a tenure as a Deputy Administrator at the Puerto Rico Government Employee Retirement Systems. For more details, please take a moment to go through my resum .

In leveraging my managerial competencies in business accounting and financial management, I have demonstrated not just my abilities to go beyond expectations that have garnered several awards for exceptional service, but also my personal strengths that include a passion for achieving business objectives through sustained results-driven leadership excellence. Along the way, I have also proven my interpersonal communication skills that help build relationships with clients, stakeholders, and industry professionals so vital in generating a healthy reputation in the markets and a seamless working experience with colleagues in attaining shared commitments.

I am confident that my education, experience, and personal strengths define me as a suitable candidate who can help achieve your objectives as part of your team. Should you need further clarification, or would prefer to schedule an interview, please do not hesitate to reach me through my phone or email address indicated in the heading. Thank you for considering me, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

EUNICE SOSA

Attachment: Resum

- 1818 Amaryllis Cir. Ÿ Orlando, FL ( (xxx-xxx-xxxx * abc@xyz.com

Accountant/Finance Manager (Hospitality Financial Institution)

Qualifications Profile

    Dynamic and results-driven management professional with more than 10 years providing accounting and financial service management in the government, business consultancy, hospitability and technology solutions industries.

-          Implemented a more efficient and modern financial system for 33 municipalities; replacing a 1976 system.

-          Identified a surplus of $600,000 by reconciling accounts from 2004 to 2012.

-          Received several awards for exceptional performance such as Micros President's Job Well Done Bonus at Micros-Fidelio, highest Gallup scores as Ritz-Carlton supervisor (2007), and AAA 5 Diamond Inspection Award (2007).

    Highly detailed and analytical with critical thinking to resolve complex finance & accounting issues even under stress.

    Well-organized and resourceful with multitasking skills that optimize limited resources to achieve outstanding results.

Key Expertise

    Financial Planning & Execution

    Financial Management

    Relationship Management (Clients, Stakeholders, & the Public,)

    IT Project Management

    Full-Cycle Corporate Accounting

    Policies & Regulatory Compliance (i.e. GAAP, GASB, etc.)

    Payables and Receivables

    Fixed Asset Accounting

    Bank Account Reconciliation

    Individual & Corporate Tax Accounting

    Payroll Accounting

    Financial Risk Management

Professional Experience

    Provide direction in managing financial, tax, and accounting services for individuals and small business owners.

    Supervise remote bookkeeping, business consulting, tax returns, and financial analysis, while conducting retirement planning for federal employees, implementing a savings program, managing assets, and tax implications.

    Provided oversight for over $3.1B in investments, implementing programs and initiatives that improved operational efficiencies and public policy in a 400 employee environment.

    Led and directed operations staff in all financial and actuarial aspects of operations & public service.

    Planned and executed regulations compliance and fiscal prudence among municipality staff in developing an efficient budgetary system, while monitoring disbursements of local and federal grants in compliance with GAAP, GASB, and federal grant regulations under the Municipal Financial Systems.

    Identified a surplus of $600,000 by reconciling accounts from 2004 to 2012.

    Researched financial systems that improved the effectiveness and efficiency of governance, financial and operational control processes. Implemented a modern financial system for 33 municipalities that replaced a 1976-designed system.

    Trained, supervised and assisted hotel personnel during conversions and hotel openings.

    Prepared reports and procedures established by government regulations and by hotel specific requirements.

    Travelled through Caribbean and Latin America for implementations.

    Ensured customer satisfaction, responding to room requests and special accommodations for groups and events.

Education & Credentials

    Master of Liberal Arts in Management, HARVARD UNIVERSITY Ÿ Cambridge, MA (2013)

    B.B.A. in Finance, Magna cum Laude, INTER-AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF PR Ÿ San Juan, PR (2008)

Professional Training & Certifications

    Certified Instructor, IRS VITA PROGRAM

Awards & Recognition

    Received Micros President's Job Well Done Bonus a Micros-Fidelio (2010)

    Achieved the highest Gallup scores as supervisor for the Ritz-Carlton (2007)

    Received AAA 5 Diamond Inspection Award (2007)

Professional Affiliations

    President: Investments Committee, Government Retirement System

    President: Board Of Directors, Casa Protegida Julia De Burgos (Women s Shelter)

    Municipality Representative: Puerto Rico Sports Tourism Council | Interagency Statistics Alliance