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Updated March 26, 2025

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Accounting manager/controller resume

Michael Price

(640) 555-8345 | mprice@example.com

Houston, TX | 66644 E. First Ave. - 87165

Work experience

2020 - Present
Accounting Manager/Controller, Allied Waste System - Houston, TX
- Reviewed and discussed financial statements with program managers.
- Prepare monthly financial statements and Board of Directors packets.
- Prepared monthly financial statements for submission to head office.
- Act as a financial partner to IT department, including variance analysis, budgeting and forecasting capital project needs.
- Developed deep understanding of financial statements and the economic drivers that influence top and bottom lines.
- Provided timely reports for weekly forecast, monthly financial statements and variances to budget.
2016 - 2020
Assistant Controller, Allied Waste System - Houston, TX
- Consolidate and review various statistical operating and financial reports for the District, before they were submitted to the Region/Corporate offices.
- Designed and implanted capital expenditure program to ensure proper accounting and recording of capitalizable expenditures.
- Work with CPA firm in Long Beach for Annual Audit.
- Supervised accounting staff during Month-End procedures when needed.
2013 - 2016
Staff Accountant, Marriott International - Bethesda, MD
- Directed full charge accounting for a diverse portfolio of real estate investments valued at over $250M.
- Improved workflow efficiency and accuracy by creating and implementing new procedures.
- Prepared monthly balance sheet work papers.
- Worked with IT on improvement of ERP system to speedy AP and AR.
- Performed extensive data entry including updating and monitoring exchange rates.
2012 - 2013
General Ledger Accountant, Robert Half International - New York, NY
- Research and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
- Interviewed staff and management on current Accounting and Customer Service procedures.

Skills

Ifrs
Data Entry
Xbrl
Front Office
VAT
Financial Records
Purchase Orders
Balance Sheet
Payroll
Capital Projects

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Accounting (2009 - 2012)
Strayer University
Washington,

Accounting manager/controller resume

Jonathan Andrews

(820) 555-6479 | jandrews@example.com

Chicago, IL | 38923 E. Oak Ln. - 47008

Work experience

2017 - Present
Accounting Manager/Controller, Robert Half International - Chicago, IL
- Reconciled inter-company transactions and consolidated financial statements.
- Created an Excel templateimplemented in revenue reconciliation that generated payroll deductions.
- Converted accounting software from QuickBooks to implementation of Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains.
- Transitioned accounting information between Mas90 and JD Edwards ERP systems.
- Reconciled Bank Account Reconciled several Balance Sheet Accounts at month end Assisted in compiling tax information for HBITC State Refund
2007 - 2017
Assistant Controller, Motorola Solutions - Libertyville, IL
- Prepared and delivered training (globally) on Project Management and general business practices.
- Prepared payroll expense journal entries for month closing, Intercompany reconciliation.
- Managed interface to U.S. based group headquarters of business units.
- Presented risk management and fraud control issues to executive level management to obtain support.
- Managed monthly and annual closing in compliance with US GAAP and statutory requirements as per defined timelines.
2004 - 2007
Finance Analyst, Citi - New York, NY
- Supported analysis of federal financial statements and accompanying data.
- Collect and examine financial statements and documents to assist in identifying unusual transaction patterns.
- Played System Integration Architect role by Designing, implementing and testing the integration of Hadoop and Revolution R Data Analytics Platform.
1994 - 2004
Finance Analyst/Accountant, Wells Fargo - Charlotte, NC
- Evaluated cash flow and financial statements and track loan collateral while having direct involvement with daily account management.
- Reported on balances, yields, interest expense and non-interest income analyzed by product and regional categories.
- Processed financial transactions and prepared financial statements and tax returns for approximately 100 REMICS (Form 1066).
- Collaborated with senior leaders to develop financial goals and budgets for 150branches in 16 states across the Division.
- Implement new GEAC/Comshare MPC web-based budgeting and reporting software on SQL server database.
- Performed all financial analysis, monthly financial updates and reporting of financial performance of the firm, practice groups and offices.

Skills

Financial Statements
Special Projects
Loss Statements
Joint Venture
Variance Analysis
External Auditors
CPA
Real Estate
Financial Support
Pivot Tables

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Accounting (1991 - 1994)
Pace University
New York,

Accounting manager/controller resume

Judy Kelly

(850) 555-7450 | jkelly@example.com

Owego, NY | 6245 N. Oak St. - 91829

Work experience

2018 - Present
Accounting Manager/Controller, IBM - Owego, NY
- Prepared and analyzed consolidated financial statements > $2B and presented insightful results directly to upper management.
- Finance / Accounting - ledger, balance sheet, cost accounting
- Assist with accrual nom close process in transactional system each month.
- Participated in operations and planning meetings as requested Balance sheet accounts were appropriately reconciled timely.
2017 - 2018
Accounting Manager, Americare Home Healthcare Services - Owego, NY
- Worked on special projects as assigned.
- Coordinated the distribution of the monthly financial statements * Performed general office tasks.
- Prepared or reviewed all financial statements for presentation to management for 13 corporations.
- Provided revenue recognition training to accounting staff in international entities.
2015 - 2017
Senior Finance Analyst, Lockheed Martin - Owego, NY
- Increase engagement and ad hoc analyses across the business units to provide early warning capability and avoid debooks
- Designed and delivered divisional-wide training to colleagues on asset management control.
- Provide detailed variance analysis, persistent problem recognition/ tracking & resolution.
- Produced statutory and generally accepted accounting principle financial statements for US business.
2006 - 2015
Finance Analyst/Accountant, American International Group - New Brunswick, NJ
- Processed GAAP adjusting and elimination entries in the consolidation process.
- Prepared variance analysis reports and budget to actual reporting for various departments and cost centers.
- Generated and posted well-documented journal entries to the general ledger for both GAAP and STAT Reporting.
- Compiled analysis reports and prepared month end financial statements for CFO.

Skills

Payroll
Pivot Tables
Footnote Disclosures
Close Process
Financial Statements
CPA
Ensure Compliance
W-2
Procedures
Financial Performance

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Accounting (2003 - 2006)
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick,

Accounting manager/controller resume

Jeffrey Gray

(340) 555-0629 | jgray@example.com

Orlando, FL | 59695 E. Elm Rd. - 83561

Work experience

2011 - Present
Accounting Manager/Controller, Marriott International - Orlando, FL
- Managed staff of 15 and performed audits of hotel functions consistent with Standard Operating Procedures.
- Provided oversight, management and reporting functions for 14
- Assisted with development of the Consolidated foreign & domestic financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
2010 - 2011
Assistant Controller, Robert Half International - Atlanta, GA
- Cleaned up accounts payable, wrote procedures and trained employees on proper procedures at a non profit.
- Assisted with preparing financial statements and footnotes for Form 10K and 10Q.
- Recorded prior years' accounting records into Quickbooks.
- Supported and complied with an external audit review of the GSM Motorola Royalties resulting in a successful outcome.
2007 - 2010
Accountant, Robert Half International - Atlanta, GA
- Recommended and initiated transitioned of accounting system from Excel to QuickBooks.
- Managed the general ledger, expense allocations, payroll and grant accounting.
- Prepared audit schedules and responds to auditor requests during financial audits, SOX audits or any other audit.
2004 - 2006
General Accountant, American Express - Phoenix, AZ
- Provided input to create the external Quarterly and year-end Financial Statements.
- Prepare a monthly reconciliation of the GAAP and management basis' and ensure that all inter-company transactions were balanced and booked.
- Prepared monthly financial statements, forecasts and graphs for senior management.
- Ensured compliance to US GAAP and SOX Act.

Skills

Full Life Cycle
Department Heads
Vendor Invoices
Financial Records
Corporate Accounts
Financial Statements
Due Diligence
Quickbooks
CPA
Loss Statements

Education

Master's Degree, Business (2006 - 2007)
Arizona State University
Phoenix,
Bachelor's Degree, Business (2001 - 2004)
Arizona State University
Phoenix,

Accounting manager/controller resume

Brandon Crawford

(910) 555-9146 | bcrawford@example.com

Dearborn, MI | 95509 N. Evergreen Ave. - 94177

Work experience

2018 - Present
Accounting Manager/Controller, Ford Motor Company - Dearborn, MI
- Consolidated financial statements and summarized data into informative reports.
- Managed Visteon Services Business Unit Sarbanes-Oxley compliance with no external audit deficiencies.
- Coached five direct and 14 indirect reports producing financial statements and submitting timely reports to corporate headquarters.
- Created chart of accounts, vendors and clients in Quickbooks.
2017 - 2018
Senior Finance Analyst, Ford Motor Company - Dearborn, MI
- Developed and maintained accounting processes and procedures and implemented improvements as needed.
- Analyzed financial statements and tax returns for wholesale and retail lines of credit.
- Gained a solid grounding in six different manufacturing departments through the financial management rotation program at Ford's Cleveland Engine Plants.
- Worked closely with accounting and risk groups to ensure compliance with GAAP and internal control processes.
2016 - 2017
Finance Analyst, Ford Motor Company - Dearborn, MI
- Prepared /distributed daily a manufacturing variance analysis reports, (defining the operational picture from the previous day's activities).
- Forecasted credit losses in portfolio level.
- Contributed to Finance Department's standing as one of Lithia's most successful; achieved Lithia Motor Finance Top 50.
2015 - 2016
Fund Accountant, KPMG - McLean, VA
- Achieved the CPA certification in the US.
- Prepared monthly pricing analysis reports for hedge funds using Bloomberg, other proprietary systems and various pricing methodologies.
- Experience in auto dealerships, education, real estate, Medicaid, banking, manufacturing, and distribution.
- Monitored, prepared and verified financial statements and general ledger activities for Prudential's division of mutual funds.

Skills

Hedge Funds
Financial Management
Oversight
Annual Budget Process
Special Projects
Financial Statements
Gaap
Capital Projects
Payroll
Income Accruals

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Accounting (2012 - 2015)
Strayer University
Washington,

How to write an accounting manager/controller resume

Craft a resume summary statement

A well-written resume summary is basically an elevator pitch. You are summing up your skills and experience in a few sentences to wow recruiters, hiring managers, and decision makers into giving you an interview. Here are some tips to putting your best foot first with your resume summary:

Step 1: Start with your current job title, or the one you aspire to. Are you a passionate manager? A skilled analyst? It's a good starting point.

Step 2: Next put your years of experience in accounting manager/controller-related roles.

Step 3: Now is the time to put your biggest accomplishment or something you are professionally proud of.

Step 4: Read over what you have written. It should be 2-4 sentences. Your goal is to summarize your experience, not recite your resume.

Hiring managers spend under a minute reviewing resumes on average. This means your summary needs to demonstrate your value quickly and show why you are the perfect fit for the accounting manager/controller position.

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List the right project manager skills

Your Skills section is a place to list all relevant skills and abilities. Here is how to make the most of your skills section and make sure you have the right keywords:

Look to the job listing. You often need to include the exact keywords from the job description. Take note of the skills listed for the job.
Put all relevant hard and soft skills in your skills section.
Be specific. If you are too broad, you may not be giving the best picture of your skills and leave the hiring manager uncertain of your abilities.
Be up to date. Software names change and companies merge. Don't look out of touch by being careless.
Be accurate. Spelling and even upper or lowercase can dramatically change meanings. Make sure you are correctly listing your skills.

These five steps should give you a strong elevator pitch and land you some accounting manager/controller interviews.

Here are example skills to include in your “Area of Expertise” on an accounting manager/controller resume:

Reconciliations
CPA
Internal Controls
GAAP
Cash Management
Payroll Taxes
External Auditors
General Ledger Accounts
Journal Entries
Financial Reports

SOX
Balance Sheet Accounts
Oversight
Cash Flow
Account Reconciliations
Fixed Assets
A/P
Real Estate
Bank Reconciliations
Tax Returns

Sarbanes-Oxley
Financial Data
Financial Analysis
Close Process
QuickBooks
Human Resources
Process Improvement
Sales Tax
ERP
Bank Accounts

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How to structure your work experience

Next you should include your work experience. Structure your work experience section by listing your most recent experience first, followed by earlier roles in reverse chronological order.

Start with your job title, company name, city, and state on the left. Align dates in month and year format on the right-hand side.

Include only recent, relevant jobs. Avoid including work experience over 20 years to avoid ageism.

Beneath each job, you should have bullet points to emphasize why you're the perfect fit for the accounting manager/controller.

How to write accounting manager/controller experience bullet points

Your resume is not a list of responsibilities or a job description. Instead, it is your chance to show your accomplishments and show why you're good at what you do.

Use the What, How, and Why format. Answering these questions turns a bland job description into an effective showcase of your abilities.
What were your responsibilities or goals?
How did you accomplish them?
Why were your results important? (How did it impact your company? Can you quantify the results in numbers? )

Here are great bullet points from accounting manager/controller resumes:

Work history example #1

Accounting Manager/Controller

Robert Half International

Generated summary report of employee hours for payroll verification.
Handled finance and accounting professionals including CPAs, tax and cost accountants, finance managers, and executives.
Converted accounting software from QuickBooks to implementation of Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains.
Communicated to the process owners and SOX management any control deficiencies and provided recommendations for remediation.
Placed at KKR Financial - System implementation of Great Plains accounting System - Implementation of SOX controls

Work history example #2

Consultant

Kforce

Completed development and implementation of 39 PL/SQL with KORN shell extract modules from CARS Oracle database to Catalyst electronic products database.
Generated information for different levels of management covering ticketing traffic and aging.
Established new operational procedures that improved communications and response time to customer inquiries.
Designed and presented customized proposals to hiring executives throughout Georgia.
Managed the SDLC for a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) reconciliation system.

Work history example #3

Senior Accountant

Chevron

Interpreted contracts and other source documents needed to invoice customers and pay suppliers.
Performed SOX testing and entered results and appropriate documentation into RCTS.
Managed the design/implementation of customized hands-on classroom training.
Included maintaining and coordinating Indonesia accounting activities to ensure that accounting records were in accordance with GAAP and Chevron Accounting Policies.
Handled all departmental testing for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

Work history example #4

Finance Management Analyst

Primerica

Performed as Program Manager for the DOD/VISA Credit card program.
Performed independent appraisals and evaluations of all operations and internal controls for compliance with SSA security policies, regulations and procedures.
Satisfied PWC audit requirements by encouraging and driving Manager compliance with corporate policy and GAAP Standards including accrual requirements.
Assisted in the integration of the financial module of the DOD ERP, Defense Agency Initiative (DAI).
Evaluated the department's internal controls to ensure adherence with all DoD laws and regulations.

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Add an education section to your resume

The education section should display your highest degree first.

Place your education section appropriately on your resume. If you graduated over 5 years ago, this section should be at the bottom of your resume. If you just graduated and lack relevant work experience, the education section should go to the top.

If you have a bachelor's or master's degree, do not list your high school education. If your graduation year is more than 15-20 years ago, it's better not to include dates in this section.

Here are some examples of good education entries from accounting manager/controller resumes:

Bachelor's Degree in accounting

Strayer University, Washington, DC

2009 - 2012

Bachelor's Degree in accounting

Pace University, New York, NY

1991 - 1994

Highlight your accounting manager/controller certifications on your resume

If you have any additional certifications or education-like achievements, add them to the education section.

To list, use the full name of the certification and the organization that issued it, along with the date of achievement.

If you have any of these certifications, be sure to include them on your accounting manager/controller resume:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
International Accredited Business Accountant (IABA)
Certified Resume Specialist: Accounting and Finance (CRS+AF)
Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)

Updated March 26, 2025

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