Crystal (Chang) Yu, Cpa
About Crystal (Chang) Yu, Cpa
Crystal (Chang) Yu is a Business Operations Analysis Manager at ThoughtWorks, with a background in finance and accounting from multiple institutions. She has held various finance-related roles at companies such as Expedia Group and EY, and has extensive experience in business performance analysis and process improvements.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Crystal Yu serves as the Business Operations Analysis Manager at ThoughtWorks, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she drives global change programs related to the Order-to-Cash business cycle, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and managing risk. She coordinates with functional teams to implement process improvements that align with SOX requirements. Additionally, she shares weekly pacing reports to track business performance against forecast scenarios, identifying risks and opportunities for the business team.
Previous Experience at Expedia Group
Crystal Yu worked at Expedia Group in various finance roles from 2017 to 2020. She began as a Finance Analyst for one year in the Greater Seattle Area before advancing to Senior Finance Analyst, a position she held for two years. During her tenure, she contributed to financial analysis and reporting, supporting the company's strategic objectives and operational needs.
Professional Background at EY
Prior to her time at Expedia Group, Crystal Yu was employed at EY as an Audit Staff member from 2016 to 2017 in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, she was involved in auditing processes, contributing to the assessment of financial statements and compliance with regulatory standards.
Educational Qualifications
Crystal Yu holds multiple degrees in finance and accounting. She earned a Bachelor of Economics from Wuhan University, where she studied from 2008 to 2010. She furthered her education with a Master of Science in Finance from Boston College in 2012. Additionally, she obtained a Master of Professional Accounting from Seattle University between 2013 and 2015. Her academic background is complemented by a Bachelor of Agriculture in Landscape Architecture from Huazhong Agricultural University, completed from 2006 to 2010.
Internship Experience
Crystal Yu gained practical experience through internships at PACCAR, where she worked in Financial Reporting and Lease Accounting in 2014 for three months and in General Accounting in 2015 for four months, both in the Greater Seattle Area. These internships provided her with foundational skills in financial reporting and accounting practices.