Accounting Manager, Lease & Fixed Assets

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. This role requires to be in-office Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at our headquarters in Redwood City, CA. We will only consider candidates currently living and within a reasonable commuting distance to our Bay Area HQ.

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

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 bonus, 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: $143,000 - $180,000

Zūm Services, Inc. and all its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.