VIVIAN CHIANG

vc7c3294@westpost.net
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Accomplished, seasoned financial professional with proven success in managing al
l financial and accounting functions at four healthcare facilities. Experience i
n financial consulting with leading consulting firm for non-profit. Kellogg MBA
and designated professional accountant. Exceptional analytical, teamwork, and co
mmunication skills, easily interacts with clients, executives, and colleagues. Q
uick at learning new computer software systems and skills. Fluent in Mandarin Ch
inese and English.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FISCAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES, Chicago, USA Summer 2009
Associate
* Created actionable strategies to strengthen financial management for client or
ganizations
* Performed financial and benchmarking analysis on best practices in increasing
operating surpluses and managing cash flows
* Won Naming Contest for proposing term used in reports and client presentations
BELVEDERE SENIORS LIVING, Vancouver, Canada 2003 - 2008
Controller (2006-2008)
* Led cross-functional team from HR and IT in implementation of new accounting i
nformation system, achieving five-year growth goal in two years
* Presented budget variance analysis and earnings forecasts to CEO, contributing
to 28% profit increase
* Conducted independent analysis and research on healthcare services industry, i
dentifying trends of long-term care sector that led to re-positioning strategic
initiatives
* Improved follow-up procedures on overdue accounts, reducing bad debts by 48%
Accountant (2005-2006)
* Initiated marketing campaign that increased accounts on pre-authorized payment
, lowering accounts receivable by 56%
* Developed pro-forma financials and amortization schedules to forecast working
capital and cash needs
* Awarded highest performance ratings; promoted to Controller before receiving C
GA designation
Assistant Accountant (2003-2005)
* Designed payroll training program that led to 90% decrease in payroll errors i
n six months
* Built financial models to calculate vacation entitlements and pension contribu
tions, shortening employee benefits processing time by 15%
EDUCATION
KELLOGG SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, Evanston, USA
Master of Business Administration, Majors in Finance and Accounting, 2010
* Dean's Honor List
* Scholarship recipient (six out of all students) for the 2010 Interstate Progra
mme in Brussels
* Director of 2009 Greater China Business Conference; Co-Chair of Kellogg Off Th
e Record
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY, Vancouver, Canada
Bachelor of Business Administration (Honors), Major in Finance, 2002
* Dean's Honor Roll (top 40 out of 1,500 BBA students)
* Editor of UVoice, Student Chinese and English Newspaper
CERTIFICATIONS
* Canadian CGA (Certified General Accountant) designation (CPA equivalent)
* UK ACCA (Chartered Certified Accountant) designation (CPA equivalent)
VOLUNTEER
* Treasurer, Anxiety Disorders Association of British Columbia, 2007-2008
* CGA Representative, Financial Forum Vancouver, 2007
* Alumni Representative, Simon Fraser University Excellence in Teaching Committe
e, 2004-2006