FinanceSenior (6+ years)
Accountant resume example — Senior (6+ years)
Sample summary for Patricia Monroe
CPA and controller with 9 years in public accounting and industry finance roles. Built the accounting function at 2 high-growth SaaS companies, led audit and compliance for $150M+ revenue businesses, and managed accounting teams of up to 8. Known for implementing scalable accounting infrastructure ahead of IPO-readiness processes.
Key skills
Controller FunctionsTechnical AccountingCPAASC 606/842/805Financial ReportingAudit ManagementInternal Controls (SOX)Team LeadershipERP ImplementationIPO ReadinessHiringBoard Reporting
Sample experience
Controller
2019 – Present
Cascade SaaS · Seattle, WA
- •Built accounting team of 8 from scratch; led audit, close, and financial reporting for $150M revenue company
- •Implemented ASC 842 lease accounting for 45 contracts; zero audit findings in first year of adoption
- •Led SOX readiness program establishing 60+ controls; company passed external audit with no material weaknesses
- •Reduced quarterly close from 18 to 10 days through NetSuite automation and process standardization
Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager
2015 – 2019
Pacific Technology · Portland, OR
- •Managed 3-person accounting team through 2 audit cycles with zero material weaknesses
- •Led ERP migration from QuickBooks to NetSuite, completed 3 weeks ahead of schedule with $80K under budget
- •Prepared technical accounting memos for 4 complex transactions reviewed and approved by Big 4 auditors
Tips for your Accountant resume
Controller-level resumes should show team size, revenue scale, audit management, and technical accounting depth (ASC 606, 842, SOX). Show that you built the accounting function, not just maintained it. SOX readiness and IPO readiness experience are major differentiators for VP Finance and CFO-track roles.
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