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Director, SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting

We're looking for a highly motivated Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting to join our growing Accounting team. Reporting to our Vice President, Corporate Controller, you will oversee all aspects of external financial reporting and play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and quality of Zūm's financial reporting. This role requires deep expertise in technical accounting and a thorough understanding of SEC regulations, and is instrumental in guiding our organization through complex financial matters.

This role is based at the Company's headquarters in Redwood Shores, CA and requires you to be onsite 3x/week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday). Candidates must already be based in the Bay Area.

What You'll Do

• Subject‑matter expert on US GAAP and SEC regulations for the preparation and filing of SEC reports, understanding related authoritative literature for public companies.
• Prepare technical accounting memos and analysis as needed.
• Lead the coordination and preparation of quarterly and year‑end external financial reports, including earnings releases, 10‑Q, 10‑K and related press releases.
• Prepare and/or review accounting entries and memos such as stock‑based compensation, warrants, EPS, equity roll‑forward, and cash‑flow statements.
• Lead technical accounting research and policy development for complex transactions (e.g., non‑standard equity, revenue recognition, leases, debt financing, consolidations, business combinations) and ensure documentation is audit‑ready.
• Own SOX controls in external reporting.
• Assist Investor Relations with investor engagement activities and financial performance materials.
• Provide technical accounting training to finance and accounting teams.
• Lead and inspire an impactful team with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the Company: auditors, Legal & Compliance, IT, HR, FP&A, Supply Chain, Engineering.

What You Bring

• 10+ years of progressive technical accounting and reporting experience, including at least 4+ years of SEC reporting.
• Strong background in SEC reporting, authoring public company filings (10‑K, 10‑Q, 8‑K) and registration statements (S‑1).
• Pre‑IPO/private company experience essential; demonstrated success building scalable reporting and compliance processes.
• Managed SEC and technical accounting matters, partnering with internal teams and third‑party experts.
• Understanding of best practices and ability to build first‑class processes.
• Ability to develop and mentor a team to work collectively toward objectives and timely deadlines.
• Experience with Workiva SEC filing software and Inteligize for accounting research.
• Proficiency using NetSuite.
• Active CPA required.
• Big 4 accounting firm experience is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

Target base salary: $208,000 – $250,000 (US, CA). Additional compensation may include bonus, equity, or commissions. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Holidays, Wellness, Vacation, and more.

About Zūm

Zūm is a rapidly expanding Series E startup backed by industry leaders Sequoia Capital, SoftBank, Spark Capital, and GIC, with a mission to transform the stagnant school transportation industry. Operating in 15+ U.S. states from hubs San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Seattle, we deploy cutting‑edge solutions to manage school district transportation systems, launch a charter platform, and develop proprietary SaaS offerings. We are also spearheading a nationwide initiative to electrify school transportation fleets.

EEO Statement

Zum Services, Inc. and all its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants 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.

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