Yang Hu
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Detail-oriented financial professional with expertise in strategic planning, data analysis, and resource management. Proven track record of driving process improvements, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring regulatory compliance in high-pressure environments. Skilled in financial reporting, variance analysis, and cross-functional collaboration, with experience managing complex projects and mentoring teams. Aiming to leverage transferable skills to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, growth-oriented organization.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager, Wholesale Financial Control
RBC Capital Markets
01.2022 - Current
- Directed financial control activities for wholesale banking, including P&L reporting, balance sheet analysis, and performance metrics, enabling data-driven decisions by senior leadership.
- Acted as a key liaison between cross-functional teams, effectively communicating complex financial data to stakeholders and ensuring alignment on project goals.
- Built strong relationships across departments, facilitating collaboration and driving process improvements.
- Spearheaded process improvements that cut regulatory reporting time (OSFI) by 30%, enhancing both efficiency and accuracy.
- Played a critical role in integrating new capital markets products into financial reporting frameworks, ensuring seamless adaptation to changes such as the HSBC migration and CDOR to CORRA rate transition.
- Conducted detailed MoM, QoQ, and YoY variance analysis to provide actionable insights, supporting business growth and strategy.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements through meticulous review and audit of financial reports.
Senior Fund Accountant
Citco Canada
03.2018 - 12.2021
- Strengthened client relationships by delivering timely financial updates and resolving concerns for high-profile hedge fund clients.
- Coordinated the launch of new funds by partnering with legal teams, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
- Streamlined daily cash reconciliation and income distribution processes, maintaining accuracy across multiple accounts.
- Enhanced team performance by developing training programs for junior accountants, fostering skill growth and efficiency.
- Led financial reporting efforts, achieving 100% accuracy under tight deadlines and optimizing month-end processes to reduce reporting time.
Accountant
Impact Law LLP
05.2015 - 10.2017
- Managed full-cycle accounting, including year-end closing, preparation of working papers, and financial statement reporting for legal operations.
- Conducted daily financial tasks such as payroll processing, budget allocation, donation tracking, and bank reconciliations, ensuring smooth operational workflows.
- Streamlined month-end closing processes, reducing reporting time by 25% and improving accuracy through automation of routine tasks.
- Compiled general ledger entries with 100% precision under tight deadlines, supporting compliance and regulatory standards.
- Partnered with legal teams to ensure accurate financial handling of trust accounts, achieving a compliance rate of 100% during audits.
Education
Master of Financial Accountability -
York University
05.2015
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia
05.2012
Skills
- Customer service
- Complex Problem-solving
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Regulatory compliance
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level III Candidate - CFA Institute.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Manager, Wholesale Financial Control
RBC Capital Markets
01.2022 - Current
Senior Fund Accountant
Citco Canada
03.2018 - 12.2021
Accountant
Impact Law LLP
05.2015 - 10.2017
Master of Financial Accountability -
York University
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level III Candidate - CFA Institute.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
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