Experience

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director/Assistant Controller, Sponsored Projects & Funds

  • Aug 2021 - Present

• Lead Senior Accountant, Sponsored Projects & Funds

  • Feb 2020 - Aug 2021

  Greater New York City Area - Project management: Independently manage a portfolio of 80+ small-to-large-scale fiscally sponsored projects valued at USD422M on financial reporting needs, including: budget-vs-actual analysis, multi-year budgeting and forecasting, grantmaking capacity projection, cash flow and burn rate analysis, financial health monitoring and other finance-related tasks. - Client Service: Act as a direct liaison with fiscally sponsored projects and interact actively via regular and frequent email… Show more - Project management: Independently manage a portfolio of 80+ small-to-large-scale fiscally sponsored projects valued at USD422M on financial reporting needs, including: budget-vs-actual analysis, multi-year budgeting and forecasting, grantmaking capacity projection, cash flow and burn rate analysis, financial health monitoring and other finance-related tasks. - Client Service: Act as a direct liaison with fiscally sponsored projects and interact actively via regular and frequent email exchanges and conference meetings. Closely monitor the financial performance and cash position of sponsored projects. Provide professional advice and educate clients on accounting, budgeting, financial analysis and grantmaking concepts. - System transition: Heavily engage in the transition of legacy financial systems to Oracle NetSuite and Vena FP&A solutions from October 2020 to May 2021. Outlined, planned, implemented and finalized the requirements and specifications of the new systems. Lead data mapping and migration, data testing and report template finalization. Independently troubleshooted various problems with little guidance. - Grant management and reporting: Compile grant reports and budget proposals to external funders according to stated requirements. Ensure grant compliance with US GAAP and accounting standards as well as contracts and agreements. Utilize and maintain grant tracking systems for clients. - Accounting: Report to the CFO and work closely with the Finance team on various tasks. Assist in month-end closing, annual audit, Uniform Guidance Audit, program-specific grant audits, grant reporting to US federal agencies and overseas government agencies; Engage in continuous improvements and reform of internal control and operational processes of the Finance team. - Managerial ability: Grew from being the sole member of the reporting team to the team’s manager, currently supervising two other senior accountants.

• Senior Accountant, Sponsored Projects & Funds

  • Mar 2019 - Feb 2020

  Greater New York City Area



ASPCA

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Accountant - Investments

  • Mar 2018 - Feb 2019

  Greater New York City Area • Enhanced financial reporting efficiency and effectiveness by leading the implementation of a new investment endowment module on Workday, and the introduction of Adra account reconciliation software. • Compiled and analyzed financial information to prepare monthly closing via Workday, performed various account reconciliations and analyses, collaborated with fund managers on sales/purchases of investments, managed supplier profiles. • Reviewed investment returns on a quarterly basis and… Show more • Enhanced financial reporting efficiency and effectiveness by leading the implementation of a new investment endowment module on Workday, and the introduction of Adra account reconciliation software. • Compiled and analyzed financial information to prepare monthly closing via Workday, performed various account reconciliations and analyses, collaborated with fund managers on sales/purchases of investments, managed supplier profiles. • Reviewed investment returns on a quarterly basis and presented findings to the manager for management decisions. • Assisted the Accounting Director daily, worked directly with the CFO and the Controller on investment plans and transactions. • Liaised with internal and external parties, including external auditors, investment fund managers, consultants and suppliers.

• Staff Accountant II

  • Mar 2017 - Feb 2018

  Greater New York City Area • Compiled and analyzed financial information to prepare monthly closing via Workday, performed various account reconciliations and analyses, collaborated with fund managers on sales/purchases of investments, managed supplier profiles. • Reviewed investment returns on a quarterly basis and presented findings to the manager for management decisions. • Assisted the Accounting Director daily, worked directly with the CFO and the Controller on investment plans and transactions. • Liaised… Show more • Compiled and analyzed financial information to prepare monthly closing via Workday, performed various account reconciliations and analyses, collaborated with fund managers on sales/purchases of investments, managed supplier profiles. • Reviewed investment returns on a quarterly basis and presented findings to the manager for management decisions. • Assisted the Accounting Director daily, worked directly with the CFO and the Controller on investment plans and transactions. • Liaised with internal and external parties, including external auditors, investment fund managers, consultants and suppliers.



Deloitte

• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Audit Senior

  • Oct 2013 - Jan 2016

  Hong Kong • Acted as Audit-In-Charge, supervised and organized a team of 4 to 5 associates and seniors to achieve reporting deadline. • Participated extensively throughout the audit for multinational publicly listed companies: prepared time and cost budgets, planned and conducted audit procedures, reviewed General Ledger and Consolidation process, delivered the final audit reports. • Performed risk assessments on internal controls and account balances and transactions, data analytics and financial… Show more • Acted as Audit-In-Charge, supervised and organized a team of 4 to 5 associates and seniors to achieve reporting deadline. • Participated extensively throughout the audit for multinational publicly listed companies: prepared time and cost budgets, planned and conducted audit procedures, reviewed General Ledger and Consolidation process, delivered the final audit reports. • Performed risk assessments on internal controls and account balances and transactions, data analytics and financial review for over 20 projects. Compiled and presented audit findings and recommended practical business improvement. • Compiled final financial reports and management letters for submission to SEC and Board of Directors. • Conducted client meetings and interviews, led internal meetings to facilitate efficient audit planning and execution. • Liaised with internal and external parties, such as banks, independent professional valuers, tax team and internal audit department.

• Audit Associate

  • Jan 2011 - Oct 2013

  Hong Kong • Assisted in performing audit procedures on risk assessment and internal controls, executed testings on account balances and transactions, prepared financial data analytics and breakdowns. • Provided assistance to seniors and fellow teammates on ad hoc tasks on daily basis. • Conducted client meetings and interviews to facilitate efficient audit planning and execution. • Liaised with internal and external parties, such as banks, independent professional valuers, tax team and internal… Show more • Assisted in performing audit procedures on risk assessment and internal controls, executed testings on account balances and transactions, prepared financial data analytics and breakdowns. • Provided assistance to seniors and fellow teammates on ad hoc tasks on daily basis. • Conducted client meetings and interviews to facilitate efficient audit planning and execution. • Liaised with internal and external parties, such as banks, independent professional valuers, tax team and internal audit department.