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financial/business analyst ▪ attorney

well-rounded and energetic professional with business/finance expertise and juris doctorate seeks new challenge and opportunity to apply consummate skills as a financial analyst or attorney.

 

♦ key areas of expertise ♦

   financial analysis

   business analysis

   legal transactions & documentation

   accounting

   account & variance analysis

   asset securitization

   forecasting

   project management

   document management

   negotiations

   auditing

   real estate and loans

   income tax

   policy development

   10-qs & 10-ks disclosure compliance

   public speaking & presentation skills

professional profile                                                         

  escalate business development through strategic initiatives which increase productivity and revenue growth; expertise conducting business and financial analysis and project management

  organized and detail oriented with legal training; skillfully prepare legal documentation, drafting of amendments and agreements including loan purchases, line of credit, and incentive compensation plans and subscriptions

  results driven certified public accountant; expertly conduct account and variance analysis, cash flow forecasting, interpretation of operating results, asset securitization, loan transfers, sales of loan servicing, preparation of reporting packages and distressed debit initiatives statements, and individual, corporate and partnership tax returns

  self-motivated multi-tasker; efficiently establish accounting policies for transactions including securitizations, loan transfers, sales of loan servicing, and distressed debit initiatives; ensure required compliance

  communicate technical and complex information clearly and concisely; superior public speaking and presentation skills

employment history                                                          

assistant vice president/finance project manager ii                                                 08/2006 c present    

pnc financial services group ▪ pittsburgh, pa                                                       

   successfully direct finance and strategic planning of $300b financial services company

   create and deliver dynamic presentations on strategic initiatives including foreign expansion, asset purchases, execution of a limited liability company buy/sell provision, and initial public offering for a joint venture; present financial projections, business analysis, legal implications, capital constraints and tax implications

   participate in analysis of structures and entities on the sale of commercial mortgage loans

   key player in developing accounting policies for complex transactions, and new entities for foreclosed real estate; create guidelines for obtaining true sale and non-consolidation opinions relating to loan transfers

   conduct financial and business analysis for real estate lending, asset based lending, and distressed line of business

   accurately prepare disclosures; ensure compliance with 10-qs and 10-ks

controller                                                                                                                  08/2006 c 12/2009     

steel city capital funding, llc ▪ pittsburgh, pa                                                     

   proficiently developed policies and procedures for new entity; ensured compliance with generally accepted accounting principles

   participated in drafting of amendments; ensured compliance with legal documents of the joint venture including various agreements

   expertly negotiated tax, audit, and valuation engagements; conducted business and financial analysis

senior corporate accountant                                                                                    00/2004 c 00/2006     

huntington bancshares incorporated ▪ columbus, oh                                             

   skillfully performed parent company accounting, cash flow forecasting, and efficient preparation of internal reporting packages

   methodically performed accounting for $1b asset securitization, account and variance analysis, interpretation of operating results, and financial statement preparation

senior staff accountant                                                                                            00/2001 c 00/2004     

s.r. snodgrass, a.c. ▪ wheeling, wv                                                                      

   awarded promotion from staff accountant in 2002; accurately prepared various tax returns for high profile clients and institutions with assets up to $300m

   conducted accurate financial analysis, and audited report footnotes for reviews and compilations

professional affiliations                                                 

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computer/technical skills                                              

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education & professional development                       

juris doctor                                                                                                           anticipated 06/2010

duquesne university school of law ▪ pittsburgh, pa

bar admission anticipated upon completion

master of business administration                                                                                                2006

capital university ▪ columbus, oh

certified public accountant                                                                                                           2004

capital university ▪ columbus, oh

master of science in accountancy                                                                                                 2001

wheeling jesuit university ▪ wheeling, wv

bachelor of science in business administration                                                                           2000

west liberty state college ▪ west liberty , wv

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[date]

 

 

 

[attention line]

[organization s name]

[address line 1]

[address line 2]

 

dear [insert name]:

 

this letter and the enclosed r sum are an expression of my interest in seeking a rewarding position as [title] within your organization. i bring 10 years of business and financial experience, and soon anticipated completion of my juris doctorate which makes me an excellent match for your advertised position.

 

you will gain a dedicated and motivated individual who can communicate well with all levels of the organization. i am able to inspire others to achieve common goals and create innovative solutions to complex problems. expertise in business and financial analysis, project management, accounting, legal transactions, and document management are some of my strengths. i also exhibit exceptional public speaking and presentation skills. i am willing to relocate to any major city to accommodate this new challenge.

 

i would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to discuss how my skills and background might fit in with [organization name s] current and future needs.  please do not hesitate to contact me for further information or to arrange an interview that best suits your schedule.  thank you for your time and consideration.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

michael sherman

 

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