Senior Accounting Manager, OPEX

WHO WE ARE

Zūm has reimagined student transportation, the nation's largest mass transit system. Our

integrated end-to-end cloud-based platform provides a modern service for school districts

purpose-built around the needs of kids and the expectations of their families. Zūm provides one

seamless, real-time interface for parents, drivers, schools, districts, administrators, and

operators, to transport children safely and with increased visibility and personalized care. Our

multi-sized vehicle approach includes an electric vehicle-first commitment, reduces student

commute times by up to 20%, and coupled with our marketplace, delivers added fleet efficiency

and optimization. We have been driving the industry forward since 2015, and with more than 8

million miles completed to date, we are leading a new era of safe, reliable, efficient, and

sustainable transportation.

WHAT WE'VE GOT GOING ON

Reporting to the Director of Accounting, the Accounting Manager, OPEX 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 WE NEED YOU TO DO

- Prepare and/or review month-end and quarter-end accruals and reconciliations; prepare and

review flux analyses as needed.

- Assist in managing the monthly end quarterly close process, including financial statement

reviews of our locations, to ensure integrity of the consolidated financial statements

- Assist in managing all day-to-day general accounting matters, joint venture accounting,

accounts payable and the general ledger, including journal entries, reconciliations, month-

end close, analyses and schedules

- Maintain 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

- Initiate processes and streamline existing processes for efficiency and to sustain future

growth of the company.

- 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

- 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

- At least 8 years of hands-on working experience showing consistent progression

- A mix of venture-backed and medium to large publicly listed cleantech, software or SaaS

companies, and Big 4 experience is highly desired

- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SEC rules, especially around lease accounting, joint

ventures, and equity-related matters including stock-based compensation

- Strong NetSuite ERP system knowledge

- You are a Critical Thinker with the ability to understand issues, proactively resolve problems

and can identify process improvements and efficiencies.

- Attention to detail, organized and thorough with desire for continuous improvement

- Ability to effectively manage critical deadlines

“Self-starter" with a can-do attitude and a serious desire to have a positive impact on our

company

- Strong day-to-day project management skills

- Strong verbal and written communication skills

- Ability to work effectively as part of a team, yet function well with independent

responsibilities

- BA/BS degree in Accounting

- CPA certification is desired but not necessary

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: $160 - 200k.