Accounting Manager, Lease & Fixed Assets
Zūm · Redwood City, CA · Yesterday
HybridAccounting$143k–$180k/yrFull-time
The Senior Director of Accounting at Zūm Zūm is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to own key aspects of financial reporting, month-end close, and process improvements. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience reviewing and guiding the work of junior staff, preferably in a multi-entity environment.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Oversee 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
- 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
Requirements
- 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
- 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
Qualifications
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k)
- Holidays
- Wellness
- Vacation
Pay Range
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.