Position Overview
| Detail |
Value |
| Position |
Manager, Financial Accounting (Remote) |
| Company |
DePaul University |
| Overall Score |
90.9 / 100 |
| Job Fit Score |
90.0 |
| Resume Score |
92.5 |
| Cover Letter Score |
91.2 |
| Salary |
$100,000–$125,000 |
| Remote |
Fully Remote |
| Sector |
Higher Education |
Company Research & Strategy
COMPANY: DePaul University
POSITION: Manager, Financial Accounting (Remote)
LOCATION: Chicago, IL (Remote)
SALARY: $100,000–$125,000
REMOTE: Fully Remote
SECTOR(S): Higher Education
WHY THIS IS A STRONG FIT FOR AURELIE:
- Fully remote — addresses her #1 priority for flexibility and autonomy
- Finance/accounting role directly matches her MS Accounting and KPMG background
- Senior-level position — provides the autonomy and ownership she craves
- Salary range $100,000–$125,000 — significant increase from frustration with undercompensation
APPLICATION STRATEGY:
- Lead with mission alignment in cover letter — connect personal values to org mission
- Highlight grant compliance experience through audit lens (SOX → grant compliance)
- Emphasize bilingual capability for any international/multicultural programs
- Reference specific org programs or initiatives in cover letter for personalization