Youran Zhou, MBA, Cpa
About Youran Zhou, MBA, Cpa
Youran Zhou is an Accounting Manager at Spencer Stuart in Chicago, Illinois, with a background in accounting and business data analytics. She holds an MBA from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and has previous experience at Deloitte China and Weichai America Corp.
Work at Spencer Stuart
Youran Zhou has been serving as the Accounting Manager at Spencer Stuart since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing accounting operations and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Corporate Accountant at Spencer Stuart from 2018 to 2021, where she contributed to financial reporting and analysis. Additionally, she held the position of Office Accountant from 2016 to 2018, further enhancing her expertise in accounting practices within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Youran Zhou earned her Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, specializing in Accounting and Business Data Analytics, from 2014 to 2016. She also holds a Bachelor's Degree in International Business & Accounting from Tianjin University of Finance and Economics, which she completed from 2007 to 2011. Her educational background provides a solid foundation in both accounting principles and data analytics, contributing to her effectiveness in her current role.
Background
Youran Zhou began her professional career as an Auditor Intern at Deloitte China in 2011, where she gained initial experience in auditing for two months. She later advanced to the role of Senior Auditor at Deloitte China from 2011 to 2014. In 2015, she worked as an Accounting Intern at Weichai America Corp for two months in the Greater Chicago Area. This diverse background in accounting and auditing has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of financial processes.
Professional Experience
Youran Zhou has accumulated significant professional experience in accounting roles across various organizations. After her internships, she worked at Spencer Stuart in multiple capacities, including Office Accountant and Corporate Accountant, before becoming the Accounting Manager. Her tenure at Deloitte China as a Senior Auditor further solidified her expertise in financial auditing and compliance. This extensive experience in both corporate and audit environments has shaped her career in accounting.