ATS Keyword Library

Controller Resume Keywords

Keywords recruiters and ATS filters look for in Controller resumes within Accounting.

Keywords by Category

Add these exact terms into your experience and skills sections

accounting(9 terms)

  • financial close
  • internal controls
  • audit management
  • team leadership
  • policy development
  • netsuite
  • blackline
  • workiva
  • excel

controller(6 terms)

  • controller
  • senior controller
  • junior controller
  • cpa
  • reconciled
  • prepared

How to Use These Controller Keywords

Best practices to pass ATS filters without stuffing

  • Name the accounting standards you work with, e.g. 'GAAP' or 'IFRS'.
  • Spell out CPA in full, then add any abbreviation in brackets.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What keywords should a controller resume include?

Financial Close, Internal Controls, Audit Management, tools like NetSuite, and measurable impact.