Key Takeaways

  • 75% of U.S. employers use automated applicant tracking systems to screen resumes before a human reviews them (Harvard Business School & Accenture, 2021)
  • The most common ATS failures are missing keywords, incompatible formatting, and incorrect file types
  • ResumeGeni scores your resume across 8 parsing layers — modeled on the same steps enterprise ATS platforms like Workday, Greenhouse, and Taleo use to evaluate candidates

How ATS Resume Scoring Works

Applicant tracking systems parse your resume into structured data — extracting your name, contact info, work history, skills, and education — then score how well that data matches the job requirements. Many ATS rejections happen because the parser couldn't extract critical fields, not because the candidate wasn't qualified.

LayerWhat It ChecksWhy It Matters
Document extractionFile format, encoding, readabilityCorrupted or image-only PDFs fail immediately
Layout analysisTables, columns, headers, footersMulti-column layouts break field extraction
Section detectionExperience, education, skills headingsNon-standard headings cause sections to be missed
Field mappingName, email, phone, dates, titlesMissing contact info is a common cause of immediate rejection
Keyword matchingJob-specific terms, skills, certificationsKeyword overlap affects recruiter search visibility and ATS scoring
Chronology checkDate ordering, gap detectionReverse-chronological order is expected by most ATS
QuantificationMetrics, numbers, measurable outcomesQuantified achievements help human reviewers and some scoring models
Confidence scoringOverall parse quality and completenessLow-confidence parses get deprioritized in results

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ResumeGeni free?
Yes. ResumeGeni is currently in beta — ATS analysis, scoring, and initial improvement suggestions are free with no signup required. Full guidance and saved reports may require a free account.
What file formats are supported?
PDF, DOCX, DOC, TXT, RTF, ODT, and Apple Pages. PDF and DOCX are recommended for best ATS compatibility.
How is the ATS score calculated?
Your resume is processed through an 8-layer parsing pipeline that extracts structured data the same way enterprise ATS platforms do. The score reflects how completely and accurately your resume can be parsed, plus how well your content matches common ATS ranking criteria.
Can ATS read PDF resumes?
Yes, but not all PDFs are equal. Text-based PDFs parse well. Image-only PDFs (scanned documents) and PDFs with complex tables or multi-column layouts often fail ATS parsing. Our analyzer will flag these issues.
How do I improve my ATS score?
Focus on three areas: use a clean single-column format, include keywords from the job description naturally in your experience bullets, and ensure all sections (contact, experience, education, skills) use standard headings.

ATS Guides & Resources

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Financial Controller

Computergeneratedsolutions · New York, NY, USA

The Financial Controller for our Corporate Shared Services is a hands-on leadership role responsible for end-of-the-end controllership, including the monthly close, financial reporting, technical accounting, internal controls, and statutory/tax compliance of supported group companies. You will serve as the finance owner for P&L and balance sheet of supported/assigned group companies, partnering closely with Operations, Sales, Product, and Corporate FP&A to drive accuracy, speed, and insight into financial results—and to build scalable processes for growth. 

Key Responsibilities

Financial Close & Reporting

  • Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing for supported group companies; deliver timely, accurate financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
  • Prepare reporting packages, flux analyses, variance bridges, and management commentary for the CFO and executive team.
  • Consolidate results into corporate reporting; ensure alignment with corporate accounting policies.

Accounting & Controls

  • Maintain a robust control environment: account reconciliations, journal entries, revenue recognition, accruals, reserves, and key controls documentation.
  • Lead technical accounting assessments (e.g., ASC 606 revenue arrangements, software capitalization, leases under ASC 842, impairment reviews) in partnership with Corporate Accounting.
  • Manage audits (external and internal) and coordinate PBCs; resolve findings and implement remediation plans.

Revenue, Costing & Working Capital

  • Oversee revenue recognition and billing accuracy; partner with Sales Ops and Legal on contract terms to ensure compliance.
  • Monitor COGS, gross margin drivers, and inventory valuation; implement standard costing and variance analysis where applicable.
  • Optimize working capital: A/R collections, credit risk, DSO/aging management, A/P terms, and cash forecasting.

Operational Excellence & Systems

  • Streamline processes and automate close activities to cut cycle time and reduce manual work.
  • Serve as accounting owner for the NetSuite ERP and sub-ledgers (e.g., order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, project accounting).
  • Implement and maintain policies, accounting manuals, and desktop procedures.

Business Partnership

  • Partner with FP&A on forecasts, budgets, and outlooks; provide financial insights that drive profitable growth.
  • Support pricing, SKU/product profitability, portfolio rationalization, and investment cases with data-backed analyses.
  • Advise leadership of assigned group companies with clear, actionable financial narratives and KPIs.

Tax & Compliance

  • Coordinate with Tax on federal, state, local, and sales/use tax filings; ensure compliance with NYC/NY state requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory, contractual, and customer reporting obligations.

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 8–12+ years of progressive accounting/controllership experience, including team leadership.
  • Strong US GAAP knowledge; proven monthly close ownership and audit experience.
  • ERP proficiency (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).
  • Advanced Excel and data analysis skills; strong written and verbal communication.

Preferred

  • CPA (or equivalent) highly preferred.
  • Industry experience in software/technology, SaaS, or product/wholesale.
  • Experience with revenue recognition (ASC 606), capitalization policies, and multi-entity/multi-currency consolidations.
  • Process automation and BI/reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) exposure.

Success Metrics (First 12 Months)

  • Close timeline: Reduce monthly close of books to ≤ X business days with >99% accuracy.
  • Control quality: Zero material weaknesses/significant deficiencies; on-time reconciliations.
  • Working capital: Improve DSO by X days; reduce aged A/R >90 days by Y%.
  • Gross margin insight: Monthly bridge of price/volume/mix/cost; actionable variance drivers.
  • Process automation: Eliminate X manual JEs, implement Y system workflows, and publish an accounting playbook for assigned group companies.
  • Partnership: Positive feedback from leadership of assigned group companies on financial clarity and responsiveness.

 Leadership & Culture

  • Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing accounting team; foster accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Champion data integrity, transparency, and collaboration across Finance, Sales, Operations, and Product.
  • Model our values: ownership, candor, customer focus, and operational excellence.

Pay Range : $200k - $230k but will depend on the candidate qualifications and experience.

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