Yaya Zhou, Cfa
About Yaya Zhou, Cfa
Yaya Zhou, CFA, serves as the VP of Finance at Enboarder in Austin, Texas. With a strong background in finance, Zhou has held various roles in financial management and analysis across multiple organizations since 2008.
Current Role at Enboarder
Yaya Zhou currently serves as the Vice President of Finance at Enboarder, a position she has held since 2023. Based in Austin, Texas, she oversees financial strategies and operations, contributing to the company's growth and financial health. Her role involves managing financial planning, analysis, and reporting to support organizational objectives.
Previous Experience at Enboarder
Before her current role, Yaya Zhou worked at Enboarder as the Director of Finance from 2020 to 2022. During her tenure, she played a key role in financial management and strategic planning. She later advanced to the position of Senior Director of Finance from 2022 to 2023, further enhancing her leadership in the finance department.
Education and Qualifications
Yaya Zhou holds a Master of Science in Applied Finance from Pepperdine University, where she studied from 2009 to 2010. She also earned a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Donghua University, completing her studies from 2005 to 2009. Additionally, she pursued an accounting program at UCLA Extension from 2013 to 2014, further expanding her financial expertise.
Career Background in Finance
Yaya Zhou has extensive experience in finance, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. She was a Financial Analyst at Thunder Group from 2010 to 2015 and later served as Finance Manager at Spredfast from 2015 to 2019. Additionally, she held the position of Head of Finance at ScaleFactor from 2019 to 2020, showcasing her progressive career in financial management.
Internship Experience
Yaya Zhou gained early experience in finance through internships. She worked as a Private Wealth Management Analyst Intern at Shanghai Pudong Development Bank in 2008 for six months. Additionally, she completed a two-month internship as a Credit Analyst Intern at the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in the same year, providing her with foundational skills in financial analysis.