Eric Beekman

Background

Job Description

I am in charge of ensuring that accounting information from our foreign subsidiaries meets US GAAP standards and is consolidated into the financials appropriately. I manage one person in the US and interface with teams in Austria and Australia.

Company Description

Zumiez is a leading specialty retailer of apparel, footwear, accessories and hardgoods for young men and women who want to express their individuality through the fashion, music, art and culture of action sports, streetwear, and other unique lifestyles. We operate under the names Zumiez, Blue Tomato and Fast Times. We operate ecommerce websites at zumiez.com, zumiez.ca, blue-tomato.com and fasttimes.com.au. At May 4, 2024, we operated 751 stores; 593 in the United States (“U.S.”), 86 in Europe, 47 in Canada, and 25 in Australia.

Employment History

Zumiez 3 years, Grant Thornton 7 years prior

Education

Seattle University!!!! Bachelors in Accounting and Marketing

Mentoring Objectives & Scope

I want to teach about my experience and help guide students as they navigate their college years.

When and where do you hold meetings with your students?

Hybrid (mix of in-person and virtual) in Capital Hill, Greenlake, possible office tour in Lynnwood

Additional Information

I am a CPA and was part of AMA and Alpha Kappa Psi while at Seattle U