Brian Chen, Cpa, Cma
About Brian Chen, Cpa, Cma
Brian Chen is the Senior Vice President of Global Accounting at TS Imagine, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in financial operations and compliance, having previously held positions at Pipedrive, Productboard, and Alvarez & Marsal.
Work at TS Imagine
Brian Chen serves as the Senior Vice President of Global Accounting at TS Imagine, a position he has held since 2023. He operates from the company's New York office. In this role, he oversees the financial operations and compliance aspects, leveraging his extensive experience in the accounting field.
Previous Experience in Accounting
Before joining TS Imagine, Brian Chen held several significant roles in the accounting sector. He worked as the Global Controller at Pipedrive from 2016 to 2022, managing financial operations in New York. He also served as the Global Corporate Controller at Productboard from 2022 to 2023. His earlier experience includes a role as M&A Transaction Advisory at Alvarez & Marsal and as an Assurance Senior at Ernst & Young, LLP.
Education and Expertise
Brian Chen studied at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Accounting and Information Systems from 2005 to 2009. He later achieved a Master of Arts in Accountancy from the same institution in 2010. His expertise includes managing financial operations for private equity-backed software companies, technical accounting, and IPO readiness.
International Experience
Brian Chen has gained international experience through his work with offices in multiple countries. His professional background includes exposure to financial operations in Canada, France, the UK, Switzerland, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, and Australia. This global perspective enhances his ability to manage diverse financial environments.
Teaching Experience
In addition to his professional roles, Brian Chen served as a Business School Teaching Assistant at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 2009 to 2010. This position allowed him to contribute to the academic community while furthering his understanding of accounting principles.