Alex Harlan
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How to Build an Accounting Resume That Gets Interviews

45 min
Jul 30, 2026 5:30 PM

What you'll learn

Write Impact-Driven Resume Bullet Points

Use the XYZ framework to turn close cycles, forecasts, and reconciliations into metrics-backed bullets.

Optimize Your Resume for ATS Screening

Match keywords accounting and finance recruiters filter for so your resume gets seen.

Tailoring your Resume for Big 4 & Corporate Finance Roles

Prioritize the audit, controllership, and FP&A experience each accounting and finance role is really looking for.

Structure Your Resume for Recruiter Readability

See how recruiters scan for credentials, systems, and impact, then organize to surface them.

Why this topic matters

"Recruiters spend seconds scanning a resume" is a reality most accounting and finance applicants miss, and it's why strong candidates get overlooked. In this session you'll learn how to structure your resume, write bullets that quantify your impact on the close, forecasts, and controls, and tailor your content to what finance recruiters and ATS systems look for.

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Alex Harlan

Alex Harlan

Finance Program Manager at Google

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