KENNY ZHOU
***** ******** *****, *** *****, CA **126 626-***-**** EMAIL: *********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Quick-learning business professional seeking a financial analyst position to apply current skillset for
business analysis, financial analysis and capital budgeting for an established corporation
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Naturally curious and adept at implementing business and financial solutions
Ability to communicate effectively with senior level executives
Ability to analyze financial data and reduce operational expenditures
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple, ad-hoc projects and meet deadlines
Exceptional interpersonal skills and experience with cross-functional multi-company teams
Advanced knowledge in Excel (V-lookup, Macros, Pivot Tables), Quickbooks, Word, and PowerPoint
EXPERIENCE
Financial Associate and Executive Assistant September 2013 – Present
AirHop Communications Inc. San Diego, CA
Supervised confidential Series-A and Series-B financing rounds and 409A Valuations
Collaborate with VP of Engineering on updating budget with expense tracking metrics for R&D projects
Implemented FSA policy for tax savings to company (~$115 per participant) and employees
Periodic BOD presentation PowerPoint slide creation
Planned and negotiated move to larger office space 40% under budget and 20% rent abatement first 6
months
Conduct yearly expense and revenue forecast with CEO
Monthly variance analysis between budget and actuals
Collaborate frequently with Accounting, Legal and Human Resource consultants
Finance and Marketing Associate February 2012 – September 2013
AirHop Communications Inc. San Diego, CA
Financial expense budgeting, bank reconciliation, payroll, bank wires, fixed assets purchases
Accounts payable – invoice and expense tracking. Accounts receivable – purchase orders, quotes, invoices
Conduct month-end close update for executive team
Excel expense analysis and monthly cash burn reduction
Administrative Assistant July 2011 – February 2012
AirHop Communications Inc. San Diego, CA
General ledger book-keeping, expense report tracking, office supply purchases
EDUCATION
CFA Level 1 Candidate December 2014
Currently studying for level 1 test. Subjects include NPV, IRR, Financial Reporting and Analysis
Bachelor of the Arts: Economics Graduated March 2012
University of California, San Diego La Jolla, CA
Relevant Coursework: Micro and Macro Economics, Econometrics, International Trade, Enterprise
Finance. UCSD Extensions: Corporate Finance