Zeelo

Finance Manager

Reporting to: ​President, North America, with dotted lines to global Finance team

What we want you to know about Zeelo:

    • Zeelo is a TransitTech company powering bus operators, employers and schools to provide highly efficient, sustainable and affordable transport programs
    • Our mission is to connect the world to work and education through affordable and sustainable transportation
    • We are in the business of providing both SaaS and managed commuter solutions to employers (office-based and shift-based), schools (private schools and universities) and bus/shuttle operators
    • We routinely procure bus operator partners to provide ground transportation
    • We have developed a best-in-class technology platform that connects organizations with riders and operator partners consisting of a route optimization platform, mobile apps and operations management system.
    • We’re 7 years old, backed by over $35 million of venture capital from ETF Partners, InMotion Ventures (Jaguar Land Rover), and Dynamo.V.C
    • We’re a team of 100+ across 3 continents (Europe, North America & Africa), 4 offices (London, Barcelona, Boston & Durban) and are live in 3 markets (UK, U.S. & South Africa.)
    • We encourage a culture where people move together, smart and fast. Learn more here.

We’re searching for a proactive Finance Manager whose role is to provide finance support to the US business and global finance teams.

Zeelo offers a fast-paced and fun working environment where you will be gaining exposure to a variety of technologies and tools within a friendly and supportive team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee US financial accounting system ensuring sound transactional processing related to the general ledger, receivables, payables, payroll and financial reporting
  • Assist with the preparation of periodic reporting, including monthly management accounts and annual audit
  • Manage relationship with US accountants and oversee tax / regulatory filings
  • Work with global Head of Finance and Senior Finance Manager to review US accounting processes, identifying efficiencies, and standardizing as necessary
  • Manage receivables and payables for the US business
  • Support US based HR processes such as payroll, benefits, employee onboarding, time and expense management
  • Develop process designs and implement initiatives to optimize and scale US finance and HR related processes
  • Evaluate, select, and manage vendors and contracts

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • CPA or other accounting qualification advantageous, but not required
  • 3+ years’ experience in finance management
  • Commercial acumen and ability to find practical solutions
  • Strong ability to work in a team as well as independently
  • Highly organized and comfortable to manage multiple projects and changing priorities effectively in a complex, fast-paced business environment.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships and interact with people at all levels of the business
  • Previous experience using Xero and Microsoft Office, Google workspace and Slack is beneficial

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