Head of SOX and Internal Controls

About Zum:

Zum is a rapidly expanding Series E startup backed by industry leaders Sequoia Capital, Soft Bank, Spark Capital, and GIC, with a bold mission to transform the stagnant school transportation industry. Operating in over 15 states across the United States-with flagship hubs in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Seattle-we are actively extending our reach to the East Coast and Midwest regions.

As a technology-driven company, we deploy cutting-edge solutions to manage and operate school district transportation systems while also launching our own charter platform and developing proprietary SaaS offerings. Additionally, we are spearheading a nationwide initiative to electrify school transportation fleets, simultaneously supporting local utilities by feeding much-needed energy back into the grid. We have been recognized as CNBC 50 disruptor, Financial Times 500 fastest growing companies, Fast Company World Changing Ideas.

Who You Are:

As Zūm's Head of SOX and Internal Controls
, you will play a key role in implementing internal controls and periodic testing of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFOR). This role will work closely with our outsourced service provider to coordinate and manage overall SOX compliance including design and operating effectiveness testing. Reporting directly to the VP Corporate Controller you will oversee all aspects of the SOX compliance program.

What You'll Do:

Own Business Process Financial Risk Management

• Lead Risk Assessments:
Drive comprehensive risk assessments across key financial and operational processes, including revenue, procure-to-pay (PTP), payroll, accounting, and infrastructure to identify control gaps and emerging risks

• Design and Implement Control

Activities:

Develop and operationalize a robust internal controls framework for financial reporting, grounded in the COSO model. Design preventive and detective controls that ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy, with a focus on scalability and audit readiness

• Execute the Controls Program Through Co-Sourced Providers:
Oversee the day-to-day execution of the controls program by managing co-sourced partners and vendors. Ensure alignment with internal standards, timelines, and quality expectations, while maintaining strong coordination with internal stakeholders and auditors

Monitor and Improve Processes

• Integrated Monitoring Framework:
Oversee the health, execution, and ongoing refinement of all internal controls, providing visibility into control performance. Rapidly identify gaps and recommend targeted remediations to establish a high-quality control environment

• Regulatory Compliance and Standards Adherence:
Align control activities with prevailing regulatory requirements and recognized industry frameworks for internal controls, ensuring readiness for public-company standards or similar large-scale compliance obligations

• Controls Readiness:
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to redesign or enhance systems and processes to achieve compliance and improve overall control effectiveness. Drive projects focused on addressing control gaps and proactively preparing for future control requirements

Lead and Influence

• Cross-Functional Leadership:
Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Compliance, and other stakeholders to build consensus on control objectives, adapting processes and policies to meet organizational needs at hyper scale

• External Audit Liaison:
Serve as the main point of contact for external auditors on Internal Controls, ensuring efficient handling of audit inquiries and proactive resolution of any findings

• Evaluate and Map Business Process Flows:
Conduct detailed mapping and analysis of end-to-end business processes, identifying and addressing financial reporting risks in a rapidly evolving environment

• Educate Stakeholders:
Provide clear guidance on internal controls and financial risk concepts to diverse audiences, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement around risk management

What You Bring To Zūm:

• 8+ years of experience with SOX, IT audit, and IPE, preferably combined experience in the technology industry and a Big 4 accounting firm

• Recent…