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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FP&A Manager

ecoATM | Gazelle · Remote

Company Overview (Who are we? Why should you join us?)

At ecoATM the proof of our success is in our staggering growth, extraordinary impact on protecting the planet, and providing a work culture unlike any other. We are a technology company and a pioneer of device re-commerce. Through our 7,000 automated kiosks and online marketplace Gazelle.com, we enable people all over the world to join the mobile device re-use revolution, a revolution that will get billions of used smartphones out of the e-waste cycle and into the hands of people who don’t have affordable access to the empowerment of the latest mobile technology.

At ecoATM we know our employees are our greatest strength and the key to our continued growth and success. When you join our team, you will enjoy more than just a job, you will be empowered to develop and utilize your unique talents and skills to build a rewarding career while making a lasting, positive impact on the planet.

Our Values and Leadership Behaviors

 

About the role

We are seeking a high-impact FP&A Manager, reporting into our Senior Director, FP&A, to lead and scale our enterprise capital planning and investment governance process across Technology, Product, Engineering, and Operations, with selective support for G&A functions. 

This role sits at the center of how the company allocates capital and will partner closely with senior leadership to drive investment decisions and bring discipline and transparency to capital deployment. You will own the end-to-end capital planning lifecycle, from intake and prioritization to approval, tracking, and post-investment performance evaluation. 

This is a highly visible role with direct influence over multi-million dollar investment decisions and a meaningful opportunity to shape how capital is deployed across the organization. 

Key responsibilities 

  • Capital budgeting & governance 
    • Design, implement and operate a scalable capital budgeting process including project intake, scoring/prioritization, approval thresholds, funding allocation, and governance forums. 
    • Implement and enforce CAPEX policies and approval workflows in partnership with Accounting and Leadership 
    • Lead capital governance forums and ensure consistent, disciplined decision-making across functions  
    • Improve transparency and accountability across the investment approval process. 
  • Business cases & financial modeling
    • Build and maintain rigorous capital models (NPV, IRR, payback, scenario/sensitivity analysis) and standardized business-case templates for companywide investments. 
    • Evaluate trade-offs across projects and recommend funding prioritization tied to strategic objectives. 
    • Translate complex financial analysis into clear, actionable insights for executive leadership 
  • Long-Range Planning & Capital Strategy 
    • Develop multi-year capital plans aligned with company strategy, growth priorities, and resource constraints  
    • Partner with functional leaders to translate product roadmaps, engineering plans, and operational initiatives into investment plans  
    • Identify capacity constraints and capital allocation trade-offs across the organization  
    • Support annual planning and long-term strategic planning processes 
  • Post-implementation reviews & performance improvement 
    • Own end to end tracking of capital investment including budget vs. actual, commitments, milestones, and variances  
    • Prepare exec-level CAPEX reporting and dashboards on performance. 
    • Conduct benefits-realization reviews, capture lessons learned, and drive process improvements to increase forecasting accuracy and ROI. 
    • Automate reporting, standardize templates, and shorten approval cycle times. 
  • Cross-functional partnership & stewardship 
    • Work across the organization to develop cost estimates, align headcount/capacity plans, and prioritize investments. 
    • Mentor junior analysts and run capital governance meetings. 

Qualifications 

  • 6+ years of relevant experience in FP&A, corporate finance, capital planning, project finance, or similar roles supporting technology. 
  • Strong financial modeling skills (NPV, IRR, scenario/sensitivity analysis) and proven experience building investment business cases. 
  • Direct experience owning or running capital budgeting, CAPEX governance, or project portfolio processes. 
  • Knowledge of software capitalization accounting and CAPEX/OpEx distinctions. 
  • Advanced Excel skills; experience with planning systems (Anaplan, Adaptive) and BI tools (Tableau, Power BI) preferred. 
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills. 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering or related field.
  • MBA required.

Knowledge, skills, & abilities

  • Results-oriented with a bias for action and continuous-improvement mindset. 
  • Strategic thinker with strong attention to detail. 
  • Collaborative influencer able to work across technical and financial stakeholders. 
  • Comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. 

Business Travel (How much will you travel?) 

<5% 

Location (Where will you be working?) 

Remote within the United States 

Pay Range (How much might you earn in your base salary?)
$125,000.00 - $135,000
This position is also be eligible for short-term and long-term incentives based on individual and company performance.

Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This information is provided per CA SB 1162 (“CA Pay Transparency Law”). Base pay information is based on market location. Learn more about ecoATM benefits here.

This position may also be eligible for short-term and long-term incentives based on individual and company performance.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Here at ecoATM/Gazelle we value diversity & belonging and are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic, and are fairly and equitably compensated based on current market data. If you need assistance, or an accommodation, please let your recruiter know.