Elsa Chunhua Zhang, Cpa, Cga, MBA
About Elsa Chunhua Zhang, Cpa, Cga, MBA
Elsa Chunhua Zhang is a Business Controller at Chemtrade in Toronto, Canada, with extensive experience in accounting and finance across various industries.
Company
Elsa Chunhua Zhang is currently employed at Chemtrade, a well-known player in the chemical industry. She holds the position of Business Controller - Sulphur and Special Projects at Chemtrade, located in the Toronto, Canada area.
Title
In her role as Business Controller - Sulphur and Special Projects at Chemtrade, Elsa Chunhua Zhang is responsible for overseeing financial operations related to the sulphur and special projects divisions. Her responsibilities involve extensive data analytics and process optimization to enhance business efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Elsa Chunhua Zhang earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne, specializing in Business Administration and Management. She also holds certifications from the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada). Additionally, she completed her Bachelor's degree in Economics with a focus on Accounting from Beijing Jiaotong University. Zhang's educational background equips her with comprehensive skills in business management and accounting.
Background
Before joining Chemtrade, Elsa Chunhua Zhang accumulated experience in several key roles. She was an Accounting Manager at Samtack Inc. from 2006 to 2010, and an Accountant at Milliken Converting Inc. from 2004 to 2006. Her early career included positions as an Accountant at A.S.C Accounting & Tax Services and as a Cost Accountant at NEC-CAS Software Laboratories CO., LTD. in Beijing, China.
Achievements
At Chemtrade, Elsa Chunhua Zhang led the implementation of the Business Data Warehouse (BW) project, where she was instrumental in constructing the back-end structure and designing the logic for data population. She created an Excel template functioning like a database, streamlining processes and reducing manpower. She played a pivotal role in the E3 Study focusing on business process efficiency and managed the Optimization Model (Optinet) for supply optimization. Zhang also implemented Transfer Pricing policy and provides technical support within Chemtrade, demonstrating her expertise in finance and accounting.