Xin Chen
About Xin Chen
Xin Chen is a Senior Manager in Finance at Bristol Myers Squibb in Princeton, New Jersey, with a background in accounting and actuarial science from Fox School of Business at Temple University.
Current Company: Bristol Myers Squibb
Xin Chen is currently employed at Bristol Myers Squibb, working out of Princeton, New Jersey, United States. In his role as Senior Manager of Finance at their LR Center of Excellence (LR CoE), he provides financial oversight and guidance to ensure optimal processes and outcomes within the organization. Having been with the company since September 2017, Xin leverages his extensive background in finance to contribute to Bristol Myers Squibb's operational and strategic financial initiatives.
Previous Role: PwC Assurance Associate
From 2015 to 2017, Xin Chen worked at PwC in Philadelphia, PA, as an Assurance Associate. During his tenure at the firm, he was responsible for performing audits and assurance services, ensuring the accuracy and compliance of financial statements, and assisting clients with regulatory and financial reporting. His experience at PwC helped him develop a strong foundation in auditing practices and financial reporting standards.
Education and Passrate
Xin Chen studied at the Fox School of Business at Temple University, where he pursued a dual degree in Accounting and Actuarial Science from 2012 to 2015. He successfully passed the SOA/CAS Probability Exam in March 2013, the SOA/CAS Financial Mathematics Exam in July 2013, and the SOA/CAS Actuarial Models: Financial Economics (MFE) Exam in November 2014. This educational background provided him with a robust understanding of both accounting and actuarial principles.
Previous Role: Johnson & Johnson Marketing Finance Co-op
Between 2014 and 2015, Xin Chen held the position of Marketing Finance Co-op at Johnson & Johnson in Fort Washington. For 8 months, he supported the marketing finance team by performing financial analyses, budgeting, and forecasting, along with providing financial support for marketing initiatives. This role allowed Xin to integrate his financial expertise with marketing strategies, enhancing his practical understanding of financial operations within a corporate environment.
Early Career: Community College of Philadelphia Accounting Assistant
Xin Chen began his career in the finance industry at the Community College of Philadelphia, where he worked in the Accounting Department as an Assistant from 2011 to 2012. During this 8-month period, he handled a variety of accounting tasks, including data entry, financial reporting, and administrative support. This foundational role provided him with early exposure to practical accounting functions and set the stage for his subsequent professional endeavors.