Xingchao (Sean) Zhou
About Xingchao (Sean) Zhou
Xingchao (Sean) Zhou is a Senior Financial Accountant with extensive experience in accounting and finance, currently employed at Burford Capital since 2021. He has held various accounting roles across multiple organizations, including internships and assistant positions, and holds degrees in Accounting and Analytics.
Work at Burford Capital
Xingchao Zhou currently serves as a Senior Financial Accountant at Burford Capital, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for various financial accounting tasks, contributing to the company's financial reporting and analysis. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Financial Accountant at Burford Capital from 2018 to 2021, where he gained extensive experience in financial operations within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Xingchao Zhou holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, which he completed from 2012 to 2016. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master’s Degree in Accounting from Fordham Gabelli School of Business from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, he earned a Master of Science in Analytics from Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, which he completed from 2019 to 2021. His educational background provides a solid foundation in both accounting and analytical skills.
Background
Xingchao Zhou has a diverse professional background in accounting and finance. He began his career as an Operation Intern at Agricultural Bank of China in 2015. He then gained experience through various internships and assistant roles, including positions at ShineWing, China CITIC Bank International Limited, and the Internal Revenue Service. His work experience spans multiple sectors, including finance, accounting, and project management, primarily in the Greater New York City Area.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Burford Capital, Xingchao Zhou held several positions in the accounting field. He worked as a Project Accountant Intern at Largo NYC for eight months in 2017-2018 and served as a Graduate Assistant at Fordham Gabelli School of Business during the same period. Additionally, he worked as a Project Accountant at RXR Realty for four months in 2018. These roles contributed to his development of practical skills in financial management and project accounting.