Director, Accounting

About Zūm:

Zūm is revolutionizing mass mobility with its Connected Mobility Experience ( Zūm CMX ™) system that connects and coordinates people, vehicles, and operations in real time. In the $50 billion student mobility market – the largest segment of the mass mobility industry – Zūm CMX is transforming a daily source of anxiety and disruption into a reliable, transparent, and efficient mobility experience for students and families. Today, more than 6,500 schools rely on Zūm CMX . Recognized globally for its innovative approach and operational execution, Zūm has been named to Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies, CNBC Disruptor 50 and Changemakers, the World Economic Forum, and the Financial Times’ Fastest Growing Companies lists. Zūm is backed by leading investors including Sequoia Capital, GIC, TPG, and Softbank.

Who You Are:

Reporting to the VP, Corporate Controller, the Director, Accounting is responsible for ensuring the integrity of accounting and reporting by providing process knowledge, technical expertise, business collaboration, and reporting leadership, with a strong desire to improve processes and controls. The candidate must be a leader, have experience in managing teams, be detail oriented, have strong organization and communication skills, and be hands-on. The position requires management capabilities to communicate with and educate finance and non-finance personnel on financial policies, reporting requirements and business trends and opportunities.

What You'll Do:

Manage the monthly and quarterly close process, including financial statement reviews of our locations, to ensure integrity of the consolidated financial statements

Oversee all day-to-day general accounting matters,Revenue accounting, accounts payable and the general ledger, including journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close, analyses and schedules

Hires, educates and coaches accounting staff to meet and exceed department operating standards and goals

Promotes teamwork within the departments, and between departments to achieve smooth operations and quality services

Presents recommendations to management to improve efficiency and cost savings as appropriate

Maintain the NetSuite ERP system and financial accounting policies for areas impacting financial reporting

Lead the implementation of new initiatives including ensuring the accounting, processes, and controls are accurate, effective and efficient

Provide accounting advice to senior management on a range of issues, both technical and operational

Support the VP, Corporate Controller with the preparation of periodic board and management presentations

Primary interface with external auditors in the planning and execution of annual audits including PBC deliverables, ongoing coordination of audit activities, and financial statement preparation and reviews

Proactively monitor current FASB and SEC activities and evaluate the impact of adopting new accounting standards

Develop and maintain working relationships across all internal organizations

Develop, document and maintain a strong internal control environment; provide leadership in establishing a SOX-compliant control structure

Lead and participate in special projects as necessary

What You Bring To Zūm:

10+ years of hands-on working experience showing consistent progression

A mix of venture-backed and medium to large publicly listed Hardtech, transportation and or service industry, and Big 4 experience is highly desired

Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SEC rules, especially around lease accounting, and equity-related matters including stock-based compensation

Ability to independently research a wide range of accounting topics and write well-reasoned memoranda

Ability to lead complex projects which require influence and implementation across business groups and functions

A desire to have a positive impact on our company while promoting teamwork within the departments, and between departments to achieve smooth operations and quality services

BA/BS degree in Accounting

CPA certification is desired

The targeted base salary range for this role is listed in the compensation section below. Actual salary may be above or below this range based on factors such as location, skills, and relevant experience. In addition, this position may include additional compensation in the form of equity or commissions. If you are a full-time salaried or hourly worker, we offer the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Holidays, Wellness, Vacation, and more. The targeted pay range for this role in US CA is: $220,000 - $280,000