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.

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Assistant Controller / Controller

Glossgenius · New York, NY

About GlossGenius

GlossGenius is building an ecosystem enabling entrepreneurs to succeed.  We empower small business owners to focus on being creators, not admins, by offering a range of business management tools including booking and scheduling, marketing, analytics, payment processing and much more. 

Over 100,000 small business owners have chosen to rely on GlossGenius every day to run their entire set of business operations. Joining its powerful, intuitive platform with its vibrant, distinguished brand, GlossGenius is the ideal combination of a fintech, SMB software, and consumer company all in one.

About the Role

As the Accounting leader at GlossGenius, you will be a key financial leader during a period of significant scaling, serving as the steward of our financial operations and reporting. You will own the entire accounting function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely financial insights to support strategic decision-making and continued growth.

We default to being in-office 3-4 days per week with required attendance on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

What You'll Do

  • Financial Reporting & Close: Oversee the entire accounting process, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial reporting, managing the complex monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
  • GAAP Compliance & Audit: Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement) in strict compliance with GAAP
  • Manage the annual financial audit process, coordinating with external auditors and providing necessary documentation to ensure a flawless audit
  • Internal Controls & Systems: Develop, implement, and maintain robust internal controls and accounting policies to safeguard company assets, mitigate financial risk, and ensure systems are scalable
  • Lead the selection, implementation, and optimization of accounting systems (e.g., ERP solutions like NetSuite) to support rapid business growth
  • Compliance & Tax: Coordinate with external tax advisors on corporate tax reporting and compliance, including Canadian tax considerations (e.g., GST/HST, corporate income tax, payroll remittances, etc.) 
  • Equity Administration: Own the company's equity administration process, ensuring the integrity of the cap table, including compliance with 409a valuations and other legal, tax, and regulatory requirements related to stock options and grants
  • Automation & AI Integration: Proactively integrate AI tools and intelligent automation into accounting workflows to maximize efficiency, reduce human error, and accelerate the financial close
  • Leadership: Lead and develop the accounting team, fostering a high performance culture of accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement

What We're Looking For

  • 8+ years of progressive accounting experience; at least 2 years of experience in a high growth startup
  • CPA or equivalent professional certification preferred
  • Deep expertise in GAAP with proven experience in maintaining GAAP-compliant records for a SaaS, Fintech, or technology business (including ASC 606 revenue recognition)
  • Clear track record of success in building scalable financial processes and systems from the ground up and managing a full-cycle audit process
  • Direct experience leveraging AI tools (e.g., machine learning, OCR, RPA) to automate core accounting functions (AP/AR, reconciliation, data entry)
  • Experience managing equity administration/Cap Table management and 409A valuations (e.g., Carta, Shareworks)
  • Proficiency with a major ERP system  
  • Analytical thinker with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for executive leadership
  • Exceptional communication and leadership skills with a track record of effectively partnering with cross-functional teams

Benefits & Perks

  • Flexible PTO
  • Competitive health & dental insurance options, with premiums partially covered by GG
  • Fertility and adoption benefits via Carrot and Kindbody
  • Generous, fully-paid parental leave policy
  • 401k benefit - employees are eligible to contribute starting day 1 of employment
  • Professional Development - employees receive a yearly stipend for approved learning and educational-related expenses
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Dependent Care FSA
  • Home office support
  • Team Bonding opportunities - as a distributed team, being able to build meaningful bonds both virtually and in person is incredibly important to us! We are constantly evaluating how we accomplish this and currently, teams are given opportunities to gather in person throughout the year

The starting base salary for this role in New York, California, and Washington is between $175,000-$275,000 + target equity + benefits. The base salary offered is dependent upon many factors including skills, experience, location, and education. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.  Additionally, this role is currently eligible to participate in GlossGenius’s equity plan as well as a range of health & wellbeing, retirement savings, and other benefits within our total rewards offering.

At GlossGenius, we celebrate our differences and are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel supported and empowered to do their best work. We believe this benefits not only our employees but our product, customers, and community as well. GlossGenius is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Personal Information: Notice at Collection for Employees and Applicants

Agency Submissions
If a resume or applicant is submitted to GlossGenius by a third party without a signed search agreement in place, it will become the property of GlossGenius and no fee will be paid, irrespective of whether the candidate is hired. 

GlossGenius may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence and machine learning systems (AI Tools), to assist in evaluating applicants’ qualifications and fitness for the position. These AI Tools may be used alongside human review during one or more stages of the recruiting process, including application screening, skills assessments, and interviewing. No final hiring decision will be made solely by AI Tools without human oversight.