Daisy Zhang， Cpa, Cga
About Daisy Zhang， Cpa, Cga
Daisy Zhang is an experienced Interim Controller at Cascades in Guelph, Ontario, where she has worked since 2016. She oversees financial reporting, compliance, and audits while also managing team development and strategic financial planning.
Work at Cascades
Daisy Zhang has been employed at Cascades since 2015, initially serving as Assistant Controller before transitioning to the role of Interim Controller in 2016. In her current position, she presents financial statements and key performance indicators to senior management on a monthly basis. Zhang oversees SOX compliance and conducts both internal and external audits. She leads the month-end, quarter-end, and annual accounting close processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion in collaboration with the corporate Shared Services Center. Additionally, she manages business relationships and agreements with Cascades lenders.
Education and Expertise
Daisy Zhang holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree in Accounting and Finance from Harbin University of Science and Technology, where she studied from 2008 to 2012. She furthered her education at Mohawk College, achieving a diploma in Accounting from 2010 to 2012. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in financial principles and practices, which she applies in her professional roles.
Background
Before joining Cascades, Daisy Zhang worked as an Accounting Assistant at Shipway Stairs and Railings from 2014 to 2015. Her experience in this role contributed to her understanding of accounting processes and financial management, which she has built upon in her subsequent positions at Cascades.
Achievements
In her capacity as Interim Controller at Cascades, Daisy Zhang has developed and coached the professional skills of finance department team members. This includes responsibilities such as hiring, performance management, and implementing corrective actions. She actively participates in financial strategic planning, which involves preparing budgets and forecasts, as well as reviewing budget versus actual and budget versus trend analyses.