Sonia (Xiao Tong) Xie
About Sonia (Xiao Tong) Xie
Sonia (Xiao Tong) Xie is the VP, Controller at Flexport with extensive experience in financial reporting and accounting across the US and China.
Current Role at Flexport
Sonia (Xiao Tong) Xie currently serves as the Vice President, Controller at Flexport. In her role, she oversees the company's financial reporting and accounting functions, guiding the financial strategy and ensuring accuracy and integrity in financial reporting.
Previous Positions at Flexport
Before becoming VP, Controller, Sonia worked at Flexport in various capacities. She was Senior Director, Assistant Controller from 2023 to 2024, and Assistant Controller from 2021 to 2023. During her tenure, she developed key insights into the company's financial operations and contributed significantly to its financial management processes.
Experience at Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.
Prior to joining Flexport, Sonia worked at Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. in Chicago as the Director of Financial Reporting from 2018 to 2021. In this role, she was responsible for managing the company's financial reporting function, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and providing accurate financial information to stakeholders.
Roles at Mead Johnson Nutrition
Sonia held significant roles at Mead Johnson Nutrition, including China Business Unit Controller in Guangzhou for nine months from 2017 to 2018, and Manager of Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting in Chicago from 2015 to 2017. These roles involved managing technical accounting and overseeing financial reporting across different geographic regions.
Early Career at EY
Sonia began her career at EY, where she advanced from Summer Audit Intern in Vancouver in 2008 to Assurance Manager in Chicago by 2015. Over her six years at EY, she gained extensive experience in assurance services, managing audits and financial reviews for various clients.
Educational Background
Sonia holds a Bachelor of Commerce with Honours in Accounting from The University of British Columbia. She also completed the Chartered Accountant program at the C.A. School of Business. Additionally, she studied at Copenhagen Business School, contributing to her diverse educational background.