About the position
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.
Responsibilities
- 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, joint venture 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
Requirements
- 12+ 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
- 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 but not necessary
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k)
- Holidays
- Wellness
- Vacation
- Equity or commissions
