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How to Write an Accounting Resume

Hosted by Alex Harlan

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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 7 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.

You'll learn from

Alex Harlan

Finance PM @ Google | 1,400+ Clients Coached | Founder @ SummitResume.com

Alex Harlan is a Finance Program Manager at Google and Founder of Summit Resume, where he has helped 1,400+ accounting and finance professionals land competitive, 6-figure roles at Big 4 and corporate finance teams.

Alex started at Google as an Accounting Analyst, driving 64+ successful launches for products including YouTube NFL Sunday Ticket. In 2024, he was promoted into a finance PM role where he drives billions in finance automation while spearheading north-star system architecture to ensure scalability, maintainability, and adaptability as Google continues to grow.

Alex is also the career development lead at Google Atlanta, and, has been a keynote speaker at 120+ career events to a combined 20,000+ professionals at institutions such as Northwestern, Georgia Tech, and UW Seattle.

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