Yujie Sophia Deng
About Yujie Sophia Deng
Yujie Sophia Deng is a Manager in Corporate Controllership at TuSimple, with extensive experience in technical accounting and financial reporting. She has a strong educational background in finance and accounting, holding multiple master's degrees and has worked at notable firms including PwC and Connor Group.
Current Role at TuSimple
Yujie Sophia Deng serves as the Manager of Corporate Controllership at TuSimple, a position she has held since 2021. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, she oversees various aspects of financial reporting and accounting. Her role involves ensuring compliance with financial regulations and managing the company's financial reporting processes.
Professional Experience
Prior to her current role, Yujie worked at Connor Group as the SEC Reporting, Technical Accounting, and IPO Services Manager from 2019 to 2021. She also gained experience at PwC, where she served as an Assurance Intern in 2016 and later as an Experienced Assurance Associate from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she completed internships at ExxonMobil and various investment banking firms in China.
Education and Expertise
Yujie holds multiple degrees in finance and accounting. She earned a Master's degree in Financial Management from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics and a Master of Science in Accountancy from Wake Forest University. She also studied Accounting as an exchange student at Miami University. Her educational background supports her expertise in technical accounting areas, including stock-based compensation and lease accounting.
Technical Skills
Yujie possesses strong proficiency in Microsoft tools relevant to accounting and financial reporting. She is experienced in using SEC reporting tools such as ActiveDisclosure and Workiva, which are essential for managing compliance and financial disclosures. Her technical skills enhance her effectiveness in her current role and previous positions.
Internship Experience
Yujie's early career included several internships that provided her with foundational experience in finance and accounting. She worked as a Financial Analyst Intern at ExxonMobil in 2011, and as an Investment Banking Intern at Guotai Junan Securities and Sinolink Securities in 2012. These roles contributed to her understanding of financial markets and investment banking practices.