Accounting Manager

Zoox is developing fully autonomous vehicles and the supporting ecosystem required to bring the technology to market at scale. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We believe the transition to self-driving vehicles requires a combination of elegant vision and uncompromising execution.

You will be joining a diverse group of industry leaders and makers, where team success is as important as profound individual contributions. If you are excited about solving difficult problems and the opportunity to help define what an autonomous vehicle can be, we want to hear from you!

Accounting Manager

Zoox is looking to add its first Accounting Manager as we scale our finance function and improve our key processes. You will wear several hats as you report to the Corporate Controller. You will have day-to-day responsibilities for the monthly close, AP, payroll, and administering our banking relationship. You will also drive the implementation of several new processes and tools while supporting the organization in their finance requirements. You will need solid quantitative skills, experience in setting up new processes, an eye for discrepancies, and a willingness to work collaboratively in a fast paced and exciting environment. You will have the opportunity to build the finance team as the business scales.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department

• Process month and end year process, accounts payable/receivable, cash receipts, general ledger, payroll, expenditure variance analysis, capital assets reconciliations, fixed asset activity etc.

• Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles

• Drive the implementation of the AP process and controls

• Process daily AP invoices and weekly check runs (checks, ACH, wires).

• Maintain day-to-day responsibility for our banking relationship (e.g., order new credit cards, approve certain payments, resolve queries).

• Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statements

• Work closely with other functions (e.g., accounting, finance, procurement, vehicle engineering) to resolve business and operational issues in a professional and efficient manner.

What You’ll Need

• 3+ years in an accounting role – prior Accounting Manager experience required

• Proven track-record of delivering results across broad range of finance activities

• Proficiency with Excel and data analysis skills

• Hustle and drive to do what is needed

• Ability to work collaboratively and drive change in an engineering-led organization

• Strong grasp of GAAP accounting principles and best-practices

• BS degree in Accounting or Finance