Management Project

RICHARD ZHENG

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Fresh Meadows, NY 11366 Email: *******@*****.***

ACCOUNTANT & FINANCIAL ANALYST

A motivated financial professional with five years of experience in the investment industry and a background in

financial analysis. Highly skilled in project management and communication, and with the ability to develop

financial models and report on investments to clients. Expertise in overseeing investment funds, leveraging

knowledge about financial markets and conducting research to increase returns and client confidence.

AREAS OF E XPERTISE

Project Management Strategic Communication Contract Negotiation

Equity Research Investments Assets Allocation & Management

Financial Valuation & Modeling Microsoft Office Suite Fluency in Chinese

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Master of Science, Finance, Simon Graduate School of Business, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY

GPA: 3.8/4.0, Beta Gamma Sigma

Coursework in Financial Statement Analysis, Investments and Corporate Finance

Bachelor of Arts, Accounting, Queens College, City University of New York, New York, NY

Certified Public Accountant, State of New York

Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA), Level II Candidate

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORPORATION, NEW YORK, NY 2011 – P RESENT

SENIOR FUND ACCOUNTANT

Oversees accounting for fund of funds at a global investment company. Prepares monthly financial statements,

Net Asset Value reports, and partners’ capital account statements. Works with external auditors to facilitate year

end audits. Validates market value of portfolio fund investments.

Manages accounting and administration services for six funds valued at over $1.5B of net assets.

Selected by management team to assist with special projects and to handle increased accounts.

Analyzes financial statements and resolves account issues with fund managers, custodians, and investor

services representatives.

Prepares documents using a clear and concise communication style to inform partners and clients of

investment changes and trends.

LOTUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LP, NEW YORK, NY 2007 – 2011

FUND ACCOUNTANT

Oversaw operations and accounting for an algorithmic hedge fund and management company. Created monthly

Net Asset Value reports and financial statements for the hedge fund and conducted the year end audits. Managed

accounting and operations of the management company, including developing budgets and preparing financial

statements and expense reports.

Designed, implemented, and documented all company standard accounting procedures.

Reduced overall company operational expenses each year through successful negotiations with vendors.

Created accurate financial statements that were error free during three years of audits.

HELD, KRANZLER, MCCOSKER & PULICE, LLP, NEW YORK, NY 2006 – 2007

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Prepared tax returns for both individuals and business entities. Led audit and review engagements of employee

benefit plans and various business entities.

Reduced the length of the employee benefit plans audit by 33%.

Recognized for leadership skills and expertise with procedures by being selected to train entry level staff

accountants after six months of employment.

Ensured compliance with IRS and Department of Labor regulations and standards.

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