Senior Manager, Internal Controls and SOX at Zūm

Redwood City, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Transportation, EdTechIndustries

Requirements

Experience implementing internal controls and periodic testing of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFOR)
Ability to work closely with outsourced service providers to coordinate and manage SOX compliance, including design and operating effectiveness testing
Reporting directly to the VP Corporate Controller and overseeing all aspects of the SOX compliance program
Expertise in driving comprehensive risk assessments across key financial and operational processes (e.g., revenue, procure-to-pay, payroll, accounting, infrastructure)
Knowledge of the COSO model for designing and operationalizing internal controls frameworks
Skills in designing preventive and detective controls ensuring data integrity, reporting accuracy, scalability, and audit readiness
Capability to oversee day-to-day execution of controls programs through co-sourced partners and vendors, ensuring alignment with standards, timelines, and quality
Experience monitoring and refining internal controls, identifying gaps, and recommending remediations
Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry frameworks for internal controls, including readiness for public-company standards
Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams to redesign/enhance systems and processes for compliance and control effectiveness
Strong cross-functional leadership and collaboration skills with Finance, Operations, Compliance, and other stakeholders
Experience serving as liaison for external auditors on internal controls, handling inquiries, and resolving findings
Proficiency in evaluating and mapping end-to-end business process flows to identify financial reporting risks
Ability to educate stakeholders on internal controls and financial risk concepts

Responsibilities

Own Business Process Financial Risk Management:
Lead comprehensive risk assessments across key financial and operational processes to identify control gaps and emerging risks
Design and implement a robust internal controls framework for financial reporting based on the COSO model, focusing on preventive/detective controls, data integrity, accuracy, scalability, and audit readiness
Execute the controls program through co-sourced providers by managing partners/vendors, ensuring alignment with standards, timelines, quality, and coordination with stakeholders/auditors
Monitor and Improve Processes:
Oversee an integrated monitoring framework for the health, execution, and refinement of internal controls, providing visibility into performance and recommending remediations
Ensure alignment of control activities with regulatory requirements and industry frameworks for public-company readiness
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to redesign/enhance systems/processes, address control gaps, and prepare for future requirements
Lead and Influence:
Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Compliance, and stakeholders to build consensus on control objectives and adapt processes/policies for scale
Serve as main point of contact for external auditors on internal controls, handling inquiries and resolving findings
Evaluate and map end-to-end business process flows, identifying/addressing financial reporting risks
Educate stakeholders on internal controls and financial risk concepts to foster a culture of accountability

Skills

SOX Compliance

Internal Controls

COSO Framework

Risk Assessment

Financial Reporting

Procure-to-Pay

Payroll

Revenue Recognition

Zūm

Tech-driven school transportation solutions

About Zūm

Zum provides a transportation solution specifically designed for school children, focusing on efficiency and environmental sustainability. The company operates a fleet that includes electric vehicles, aiming to reduce carbon emissions in school transportation. Zum's platform utilizes analytics to optimize operations, featuring an app that allows parents, drivers, and schools to track the location of buses and students in real-time. This enhances safety and provides transparency, while also saving time and costs for both schools and parents. Additionally, the platform offers tools for drivers and operators to manage fleets and staffing, ensuring optimized routes and individual student care. Zum differentiates itself from competitors through its commitment to safety, transparency, and sustainability, as well as its focus on cost and time savings. The company's goal is to create a reliable and eco-friendly transportation service that meets the needs of students, parents, and schools.

Redwood City, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

$358.7MTotal Funding

GRANTCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Automotive & TransportationIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Competitive compensation, including cash and equity

Medical, dental and vision benefits, including paid membership to One Medical

Unlimited vacation policy

Free daily catered lunches + fully stocked kitchen at HQ

Risks

Driver shortages may impact service reliability despite hiring incentives.

Integration of Zum's platform for special education students may face operational challenges.

Reliance on electric vehicles poses risks if electricity supply is disrupted.

Differentiation

Zum uses advanced analytics to optimize school transportation operations.

The company offers a transparent app for tracking buses and students in real-time.

Zum's fleet includes electric vehicles, promoting sustainability and cost savings.

Upsides

Zum's partnership with Omaha Public Schools showcases its scalable technology platform.

Recognition by Fortune and CNBC boosts Zum's brand credibility and investor interest.

Electric buses with bidirectional charging offer new revenue streams through energy storage.

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