Assistant Controller Cover Letter Template

Dear Hiring Manager, I’ve spent the past few years helping finance teams keep on top of month end with clear, accurate reporting. In my current role I’ve led the reconciliation process across domestic and international ledgers, and I brought a practical approach that reduced close time by about two days in a recent cycle. I’m interested in [Company Name] because I know strong governance and reliable reporting are essential, and I’m comfortable working across teams to keep things simple and correct. My main focus is supporting the controller, managing balance sheet reconciliations, and keeping the reporting pack clean. I regularly review processes for errors and look for small improvements that add up. I’m familiar with staff supervision, training junior accountants, and ensuring compliance with Australian standards, while keeping stakeholders informed and confident in the numbers. There was a moment at [Previous Company] when we faced a backlog in supplier reconciliations. I reorganised the workload, set daily targets, and implemented a shared checklist to catch mismatches early. The result was a steady, reliable flow of reconciliations and a noticeable drop in recon aged debt. It wasn’t glamorous, but it kept the close down to schedule and gave the team clearer responsibilities. I’m keen to discuss how I can support the controller at [Company Name] and help the team maintain accurate, timely financial reporting. I’m available for a conversation at your convenience. Kind regards, [Your Name]