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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Controller

Mgproperties · San Diego, CA

With over 30 years of experience in the acquisition, development, rehabilitation, and management of apartment communities across the Western United States, we are a trusted partner in the property management industry. At MG Properties, we focus on enriching lives – physically in our community buildings, philanthropically through giving back to our local communities, and through development and growth of our employees.

The Controller is a senior finance leader responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of the Company’s financial reporting across property, principal, and subsidiary entities. This role oversees property accounting functions, leads and develops accounting teams, maintains strong internal controls, and serves as a trusted financial partner to executive leadership and operations.

The ideal candidate brings deep real estate accounting expertise, a hands‑on leadership style, strong GAAP knowledge, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, multi‑entity environment.

This will be an in office position, 5-days per week

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and cash‑basis accounting.
  • Maintain and continuously improve internal accounting controls, financial reporting structures, and chart of accounts to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. 
  • Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and property accounting teams; set clear expectations, manage performance, and ensure consistent application of accounting policies and procedures.
  • Serve as a strategic accounting and financial partner to leadership and operations, providing sound judgment, insight, and solutions‑oriented support.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cash management; collaborate with the CFO, Tax, and Treasury on planning, banking, and treasury activities.
  • Safeguard company cash, review and authorize disbursements in accordance with internal controls, and protect the confidentiality of all financial and payroll information.
  • Oversee payroll processes and partner with HR to ensure compliance with federal and multi‑state regulations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business required
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required
  • Minimum 6 years of real estate accounting experience, including property and corporate accounting required
  • Minimum 2 years of public accounting experience with a large or mid‑size CPA firm
  • At least 5 years of experience leading and managing accounting teams in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment
  • Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and expense analysis
  • Experience with Yardi or similar real estate accounting software strongly preferred
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Strong systems and process orientation with the ability to scale accounting operations

Compensation and Benefits

  • $170,000 - $195,000 annually
  • Company profit sharing
  • Accrues 10 days Paid time off per year
  • 10 Paid Holidays and 2 Paid Personal Days per year
  • 40 Hours of Paid Sick Time
  • 401K with employer match
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account

 

 

California pay range
$170,000—$195,000 USD

MG Properties is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  We are a drug-free workplace, participate in E-Verify, and are an at-will employer. If identified for a position, you will be asked to submit to a background check and drug-screen. 

 

View our CCPA Policy HERE

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