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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Regional FP&A Manager - LATAM

Miqdigital · Bogota, CO

Role; Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Location; Bogota, CO and Mexico City, MX

 

Position Summary

This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing, global business and play a critical role in shaping and leading the FP&A function across LATAM.

As FP&A Manager, you will partner closely with the LATAM Head of Finance, regional leadership, and global finance teams, with direct exposure to senior stakeholders, to drive financial planning, performance analysis, and strategic decision-making across multiple entities.

You will own the LATAM financial planning infrastructure, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning, while providing clear, data-driven insights to support business growth, profitability, and operational efficiency.

This role operates in a complex, multi-entity and evolving environment, supporting both organic expansion and M&A integration, and requires strong collaboration across Accounting, Treasury, Revenue Operations, and Business Intelligence teams.

This role offers the opportunity to build and scale the FP&A function, influence key business decisions, and grow alongside the business as LATAM continues to expand.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own and manage the LATAM budgeting and forecasting process, delivering accurate and timely financial plans
  • Maintain and enhance the financial model infrastructure, ensuring scalability, accuracy, and alignment with business needs
  • Lead the preparation of management reporting packs, providing clear insights into performance, key drivers, risks, and opportunities
  • Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying variances and driving accountability across the business
  • Develop and enhance reporting frameworks and KPIs to improve visibility into business performance and decision-making
  • Own the long-term planning process, supporting strategic initiatives, expansion plans, and potential M&A activities
  • Partner closely with regional leadership, Sales, and Operations to support commercial decision-making and performance optimization
  • Collaborate with Accounting and Treasury to ensure alignment between financial planning, actuals, and cash flow dynamics
  • Support and lead ad hoc analysis, business cases, and strategic projects as required by leadership
  • Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, tools, and reporting capabilities
  • Leverage data, systems, and emerging technologies (including AI) to enhance financial analysis and operational efficiency
  • Build and develop the FP&A team as the function scales

Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
  • 5–7+ years of experience in FP&A or corporate finance roles
  • Experience operating in multi-entity, international environments (LATAM experience strongly preferred)
  • Experience in fast-paced, high-growth or M&A environments is strongly preferred

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial planning tools (Workday Adaptive Planning preferred)
  • Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and business drivers
  • Ability to operate effectively in a complex and evolving environment
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of key deliverables
  • Fluent in English and Spanish required, Portuguese a plus
  • Strong understanding of how FP&A interacts with Accounting, Treasury, and Operations
  • Proactive mindset with a focus on performance, scalability, and continuous improvement

What We Value in Our People

  • Passion – We love and live what we do
  • Determination – We always find a way to figure it out
  • Unity – We support and challenge each other
  • Agility – We anticipate change and adapt quickly
  • Courage – We think differently and challenge the status quo

 

At MiQ, we don’t just accept the differences of our people, it is what builds us as a community. MiQ is very proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.




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