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 4,500 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 Senior Director of Accounting, the Accounting Manager owns key aspects of financial reporting, month-end close, and process improvements. You will be accountable for the accuracy and integrity of the financials you oversee, and for driving cross-functional collaboration across departments. This role requires experience with lease accounting and consolidated financial statements.
What You'll Do:
Own the preparation and review of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and monthly close schedules, ensuring accuracy and timely completion
Ensure proper application of ASC 842 lease accounting standards and fixed assets accounting ASC 360, overseeing classification and reporting accuracy across the lease portfolio
Manage the fixed asset register end-to-end, including reconciliations to the general ledger and administration of the fixed asset system (e.g., NetAsset)
Reconcile lease and fixed asset records against fleet management software (e.g., Fleetio) to ensure data accuracy and consistency across systems
Review and approve month-end accruals, ensuring supporting documentation and departmental input are accurate and complete
Serve as a key accounting contributor on bus financing transactions, advising on deal structuring, debt and lease classification, and financial statement impact
Partner with FP&A, Legal, and cross-functional teams to drive reporting initiatives and ad hoc projects
Manage the external audit process, including preparation of schedules and resolution of auditor inquiries
Lead the preparation of consolidated financial statements, including intercompany eliminations and reporting across multiple subsidiaries
Lead meetings with Legal, Procurement, and Operations to obtain the contracts and supporting documentation needed for lease and fixed asset accounting
Drive continuous process improvements to strengthen the accuracy, efficiency, and controls of financial operations
Review and mentor accounting staff, providing guidance and quality oversight of their work product
Support the Company's internal audit program and ensure compliance with SOX requirements while assisting with special projects and other ad hoc assignments as needed
What You Bring To Zūm:
6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience reviewing and guiding the work of junior staff, preferably in a multi-entity environment
Proficiency in lease accounting (ASC 842), fixed assets accounting (ASC 360) and GAAP
Experience in LeaseQuery and NetAsset or other fixed assets and lease automation tool is preferred
Experience preparing or supporting consolidated financials
Strong understanding of intercompany accounting and eliminations
Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal controls experience
Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large data sets
Experience with NetSuite or other large ERP systems preferred
CPA license or progress toward CPA is strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience managing or mentoring accounting staff is a plus
Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively
