Cynthia Kuo
About Cynthia Kuo
Cynthia Kuo is the Associate Director of Finance - Accounting at Kite Pharma, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in accounting, having held various positions at Kite Pharma and previously at PwC and Reliance Steel & Aluminum.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Cynthia Kuo serves as the Associate Director of Finance - Accounting at Kite Pharma. She has held this position since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing financial operations and accounting functions within the organization. Her experience in finance and accounting contributes to the strategic financial planning and reporting processes at Kite Pharma.
Previous Experience at Kite Pharma
Cynthia Kuo has extensive experience at Kite Pharma, having worked in various accounting roles. She was the Accounting Manager from 2015 to 2018, where she managed accounting processes and financial reporting. Following this, she served as Sr. Manager - Accounting from 2019 to 2021, further enhancing her expertise in financial management within the biopharmaceutical industry.
Experience at PwC
Before her tenure at Kite Pharma, Cynthia Kuo worked at PwC as an Assurance Associate from 2007 to 2008. In this role, she was involved in auditing and assurance services, which provided her with a strong foundation in financial analysis and compliance. This experience contributed to her skill set in financial oversight and risk management.
Education and Academic Background
Cynthia Kuo earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She attended UCLA from 2003 to 2007, where she developed a strong understanding of economic principles and financial practices that have informed her career in finance and accounting.
Early Career Experience
Cynthia Kuo began her career as a Staff Accountant at Reliance Steel & Aluminum from 2010 to 2011. This role involved managing financial records and supporting accounting operations. Her early career experiences laid the groundwork for her subsequent positions in finance and accounting.