Dear ...

RE: Controller position

I am very interested in exploring the possibility of being the successful candidate for the position of Controller that has become available within your organization. Please find enclosed my résumé which will furnish you with the details relative to my experience, skills and education. I believe my talent and skills would prove to contribute to the success of your organization. Please consider the following:

1. My ability to establish financial objectives and operating procedures for a company would serve your organization well.
2. I possess strong interpersonal skills which enables me to provide sound direction and coaching to staff.
3. My talents for negotiation of credit terms with banks and suppliers would prove to be valuable, as would my skills in managing legal and corporate regulation issues.
4. Coordination of the annual audit process and liaison with external auditors are all areas of my expertise
5. I believe that my ability to anticipate, identify and resolve problems quickly and effectively would be beneficial to your organization.

Thank you for this initial consideration and I look forward to the opportunity to meet with you to further discuss this opportunity. Please feel free to contact me at ___phone #___ during the day or ___phone #___ evenings.

Sincerely,

__(your name)__

Enclosure: Résumé