Emily Cheng
About Emily Cheng
Emily Cheng is the Vice President of Finance at Brookfield Asset Management in New York, with extensive experience in financial management and reporting across various global locations.
Company
Emily Cheng currently works at Brookfield Asset Management as the Vice President of Finance in New York, United States. Known for its diverse portfolio and global footprint, Brookfield Asset Management is a leading global alternative asset manager.
Title
Emily Cheng holds the title of Vice President, Finance at Brookfield Asset Management. In this role, she concentrates on optimizing financial processes and systems, contributing to the firm’s overarching financial strategies and operations.
Education and Expertise
Emily Cheng has garnered significant expertise in financial reporting under IFRS, US GAAP, and ASPE. Her educational credentials include a Chartered Accountant designation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario, a Certified Fraud Examiner from the American Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, and a Certified Public Accountant qualification from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Illinois. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in economics and accounting from the University of Toronto - University of Trinity College.
Professional Background
Emily Cheng has a rich professional background. She has served as Vice President, Finance at Brookfield Properties in Shanghai, China, from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, she was the Director of Finance (Real Estate Management) at Brookfield Asset Management in Toronto from 2017 to 2020. Earlier roles include Executive Director, Finance Shared Services at FRHI Hotels & Resorts from 2014 to 2016, and Director, Financial Reporting from 2013 to 2014, among others. Emily started her career at PwC Canada, progressing from Audit and Assurance Associate to Manager over an 8-year period.
Achievements
Emily Cheng led the financial integration of Brookfield Properties' operations in Shanghai, enhancing cross-border financial reporting and compliance. She implemented a comprehensive enterprise risk management framework at FRHI Hotels & Resorts, improving risk mitigation strategies. Additionally, she played a key role in business transformation initiatives at Brookfield Asset Management and developed a global outsourcing strategy for finance shared services at FRHI Hotels & Resorts. Emily has also contributed to the successful implementation of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance programs and has been instrumental in mentoring and developing finance professionals within Brookfield Asset Management.