He has well over 30 years of experience in the field of accounting and finance in both the New York City for-profit and non-profit sectors. He has in-depth experience in designing and implementing accounting and administrative systems and a successful track record of helping businesses and organisations with the streamlining of internal processes.

Zaid began his career as an auditor with Ernst & Whinney (now Ernst & Young), is a Certified Public Accountant, and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accounts (AICPA).