Full-Time

Head of Treasury

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Zūm

Zūm

201-500 employees

Technology-driven school transportation service

Data & Analytics
Automotive & Transportation

Compensation Overview

$253k - $300kAnnually

+ Equity + Commission

Expert

San Carlos, CA, USA

This is a hybrid position.

Category
Treasury
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Risk Management
Financial Modeling

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Excellent financial and cash flow modeling skills
  • 15+ years of finance and treasury experience
  • Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) designation a plus
  • Experience with SOX compliance in public companies or IPO experience
  • Leadership experience with a track record of developing talent
Responsibilities
  • Work closely with CFO to design and implement the company’s capital structure to achieve the lowest possible cost of capital and ensure adequate liquidity
  • Advise CFO, Executive Team, and Board of Directors on the impact of different financing strategies/products
  • Identify market trends and potential risks, providing mitigation strategies
  • Secure debt and equity to support the long term growth forecast of Zūm, ensuring Zūm’s solvency
  • Lead relationships with banking institutions
  • Negotiate and optimize debt terms, including costs, fees, and covenants
  • Manage debt covenant compliance
  • Advise the Executive Team on market trends, capital allocation alternatives (stock buy back, dividend distribution, organic and inorganic growth) and best financing options
  • Work with Executive Team to develop long term financing strategies
  • Define and manage the company’s investment strategy
  • Manage daily cash operations
  • Analyze, advise, design, and implement cash management optimization strategies (i.e. physical cash pooling, synthetic cash pooling, etc.)
  • Manage letters of credit insurance
  • Support the sales function during contract negotiations and advise on structuring
  • Implement cash management system
  • Maintain cash flow models, identify risks and develop strategies to mitigate risks
  • Work with other areas of the Zūm’s business to ensure right level of liquidity on a daily basis
  • Negotiate and optimize products: workers’ compensation, Directors and Officers Insurance, Fleet insurance, etc.
  • Protect the company’s assets and ensure no value erosion of the booked assets
  • Manage the company’s liabilities and minimize exposure to off balance liabilities
  • Manage the company’s surety bond program
  • Support and enable the business through a solid insurance and surety bond program
  • Design, in partnership with our Controller, processes and controls for the treasury area
  • Ensure compliance with designed controls
  • Support business through contract negotiations and execution, providing the best alternatives to enable our business and protect Zūm’s and our customers interests
  • Ability to establish relationships in the capital markets/banking industry to enable financing options and opportunities through these relationships
Desired Qualifications
  • Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) designation a plus

Zum offers a transportation service for school children that emphasizes efficiency and environmental sustainability, featuring a fleet that includes electric vehicles. Their platform uses analytics to optimize operations and includes an app for parents, drivers, and schools to track buses and students in real-time, enhancing safety and transparency. Zum stands out from competitors by focusing on cost and time savings while ensuring reliable service. The company's goal is to provide a safe, eco-friendly transportation solution that meets the needs of students and schools.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$358.7M

Headquarters

Redwood City, California

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • 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.

What critics are saying

  • 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.

What makes Zūm unique

  • 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.

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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

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

0%
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