Sally Zhang, Cpa Ca
About Sally Zhang, Cpa Ca
Sally Zhang is a CPA CA and the Head of Financial Planning at Ableton, where she has worked since 2017. She has a strong background in finance, having held various managerial roles in companies such as Aastra and Mitel, and has extensive experience in financial reporting and process improvement.
Current Role at Ableton
Sally Zhang serves as the Head of Financial Planning at Ableton, a position she has held since 2017. In this role, she has designed and implemented the Group Consolidation framework and process from the ground up. She introduced a new financial planning process aimed at reducing complexity and aligning stakeholder expectations. Additionally, she acts as a sparring partner to stakeholders in non-finance functions, helping them understand financial results and drive performance improvements. Her contributions have significantly enhanced the financial planning and reporting capabilities within the organization.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining Ableton, Sally Zhang held several key positions in finance. She worked at Mitel as the Head of Finance for the D-A-CH region from 2015 to 2017. Prior to that, she was a Manager in Internal Audit at Aastra from 2013 to 2015. Her career in accounting began at KPMG Canada, where she served as a Senior Accountant from 2010 to 2013. These roles provided her with a solid foundation in financial management and auditing practices.
Educational Background
Sally Zhang has a strong educational background in accounting and finance. She studied at the University of Waterloo, where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Math/Accounting with a major in Finance from 2003 to 2007. She continued her education at the same institution, obtaining a Master's Degree in Accounting from 2007 to 2008. Additionally, she achieved her CPA CA designation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario, completing the program from 2008 to 2010.
Achievements at Ableton
At Ableton, Sally Zhang has made significant contributions to the financial operations of the company. She re-designed and re-implemented the financial reporting structure to increase transparency and enable more sophisticated analysis. Furthermore, she reviewed and re-implemented key Accounts Payable processes to address performance issues and facilitate smooth transformation. Her initiatives have improved the overall efficiency and effectiveness of financial processes within the organization.