Audrey Xiang Zhang, Cpa
About Audrey Xiang Zhang, Cpa
Audrey Xiang Zhang is a Senior Financial Analyst at Thomson Reuters, specializing in compensation strategies and financial reporting. She is fluent in Mandarin and Shanghainese and has a background in accounting from the University of Iowa.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Audrey Xiang Zhang has been employed at Thomson Reuters since 2013, progressing through various roles. She currently serves as a Senior Financial Analyst in the Legal Customer Sales & Experience Finance department, a position she has held since 2016. In this role, she has led the development of compensation strategies for the Serengeti Sales Team, focusing on sales and revenue drivers. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Financial Analyst II in the Legal Controllership department from 2014 to 2016 and as a Staff Accountant II in Severance Accounting for 10 months in 2013-2014.
Education and Expertise
Audrey Xiang Zhang earned her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting from the University of Iowa, where she studied from 2007 to 2009. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in financial principles and practices. Additionally, she is fluent in Mandarin and Shanghainese, which enhances her ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams.
Background
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Audrey Xiang Zhang gained experience at PwC, where she worked as a Tax Intern in the International Assignment Solution (IAS) for one month in 2008 and later as a Tax Associate in Transfer Pricing for one month in 2010. Her early career experiences contributed to her understanding of financial analysis and tax regulations.
Achievements
During her tenure at Thomson Reuters, Audrey Xiang Zhang has played a significant role in the annual planning and budgeting process for a team of 504 employees, managing a budget of $53 million. She has also streamlined reporting processes and trained Indian counterparts to ensure efficient report transitions. Furthermore, she developed and implemented variable compensation packages for 33 different positions to align with strategic sales goals.