Professional Resume Template for
Financial Controller
Brendan S. Thorne
Charlotte, NC
(704) 555-0182
brendan.thorne@email.com
linkedin.com/in/brendan-thorne | github.com/brendanthorne
Professional Summary
Methodical Financial Controller with 6 years of experience directing corporate accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls within fast-paced financial services environments. Expertise includes managing multi-entity consolidations, designing SOX-compliant control frameworks, and leading ERP implementations. Successfully reduced month-end close timelines by 4 days (from 9 to 5 days) and minimized tax compliance errors by 30% through automated reconciliation pipelines. Proficient in NetSuite, SAP ERP, QuickBooks Enterprise, and advanced Excel.
Work Experience
Financial Controller — Bridgepoint Financial Solutions
Charlotte, NC | January 2024 – Present
- Directed the monthly close process for 5 corporate entities using NetSuite, reducing close duration from 9 days to 5 days and accelerating reporting by 44%.
- Standardized multi-state sales tax filings and automated local compliance tracking, reducing audit reconciliation errors by 32% and saving $45,000 annually.
- Spearheaded the integration of a new automated accounts payable software with SAP ERP, decreasing invoice processing times by 40% for 3,500 monthly transactions.
- Implemented rigorous internal control procedures to achieve SOC 1 compliance, auditing 120 key financial controls and resolving 100% of remediation gaps.
Assistant Controller — Apex Distribution Partners
Charlotte, NC | August 2020 – December 2023
- Managed a 6-person accounting team to execute daily treasury management operations, maintaining cash flow forecasting models with a historical accuracy of 97%.
- Reconciled $14M in monthly bank deposits and credit card settlements using QuickBooks Enterprise, correcting $85,000 in historical bank statement discrepancies.
- Designed automated Excel templates for departmental budget-to-actual variance reporting, identifying $120,000 in operational waste across 8 regional divisions.
- Coordinated with external auditors for the annual fiscal audit, compiling 45 support schedules to finish the process 12 days ahead of the scheduled deadline.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting Concentration
Piedmont Southern University · Charlotte, NC · 2020
Skills
Financial reporting, General ledger reconciliation, Month-end close management, Internal controls, SOX compliance, Multi-entity consolidation, Budgeting and forecasting, Cash flow management, NetSuite, SAP ERP, QuickBooks Enterprise, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, SQL
Projects
Automated AP System Integration
Role: Financial Controller
Tools: NetSuite, Bill.com, Slack
Led the migration of multi-entity payment processing to a cloud system, reducing cycle times by 40% and saving 60 hours of manual work monthly.
SOX Compliance Remediation Program
Role: Financial Controller
Tools: MS Excel, Jira, SharePoint
Reviewed and updated 120 key financial controls, correcting 100% of internal control gaps and ensuring zero material weaknesses in the audit report.
Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (2021)
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA) (2023)
Additional information
- Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Conversational)
- Volunteer Work: Board treasurer for regional historic preservation trust (2022-present)
- Availability: 2 weeks notice
Job Market Insights
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Financial Controller
Job Market Insights
$115,000
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$175,000
Avg:
$145,000
Growth Outlook:
The employment of financial managers, including financial controllers, is projected to grow by 15% from 2024 to 2034, which is much faster than the average for all occupations. The demand is driven by the increasing complexity of corporate financial regulations, multi-jurisdictional tax compliance, and the need for data-driven strategic planning. Controllers who possess strong technical skills in ERP systems, automated reconciliation pipelines, and data analytics will be highly sought after to guide corporate financial strategies and manage operational risk.
15% growth over 10 years
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