Controller resumes emphasize technical accounting expertise, internal controls ownership, and the ability to lead a finance team through complex reporting cycles.
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ATS systems scan for specific keyword matches. Include as many of these skills as you genuinely have — the closer you match the job description, the higher your ATS score.
Start every bullet point with a strong action verb. These are the highest-impact verbs for Controller resumes — specific, measurable, and ATS-approved.
Follow this structure to ensure recruiters find what they need — and ATS systems score your resume correctly.
Name, phone, professional email, LinkedIn URL, city/state (no full address needed). For tech roles, include your GitHub URL.
2-3 sentences: your years of experience as a Controller, your 2-3 signature strengths, and your career goal. Rewrite this for every application.
Company, title, dates, location — then 3-5 bullet points per role. Start every bullet with a verb like "Managed" or "Reduced" and include a number or percentage.
A dedicated skills block helps ATS find your qualifications instantly. Include: GAAP, Financial Reporting, Month-End Close, NetSuite/SAP, Budgeting, and others relevant to the specific job posting.
Degree, institution, graduation year. If you have 3+ years of experience, education goes after work experience — not before.
Certifications significantly strengthen a Controller resume. List the certification name, issuing body, and year obtained. Don't skip this section if you have relevant credentials.
CPA license is a primary ATS filter. Quantify team size, revenue under management, and close cycle time improvements.
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