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Yan Huang

Irvine,USA

Summary

Business operations manager with extensive experiences, utilizing SAP and MS Dynamics to optimize operational efficiency. Expertise in financial modeling and team leadership, driving strategic initiatives that enhance profitability and streamline processes. Proven ability to foster collaboration and achieve significant results in high-pressure environments.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager of Business Operations

True Innovations
Irvine, USA
04.2025 - Current
  • Delivered monthly gross profit analysis for targeted business units to support strategic decisions.
  • Conducted monthly inventory cost variance analysis across all business units.
  • Implemented AI-driven Smart Pay process to streamline accounts payable operations.
  • Directed accounts payable teams in USA and Asia, ensuring efficient financial processes.
  • Led inventory management and invoice postings for new business unit, enhancing reporting accuracy.
  • Collaborated with CFO and IT to integrate COA project code for improved performance tracking.
  • Monitored agreements and contracts, including logistics, software, subscriptions, consulting, and commissions.
  • Optimized operational workflows through GPT chatbot integration and image creation tools.

Manager of FP&A

True Innovations
Irvine, USA
05.2019 - 04.2025
  • Delivered monthly gross profit analysis for selected business units.
  • Conducted financial modeling on competitor statements to benchmark performance metrics.
  • Forecasted key expenses to support pricing strategies effectively.
  • Performed cost variance analysis utilizing standard costing methodologies.
  • Enhanced accounting SOPs, recruiting and training teams for increased efficiency.
  • Supervised accounts payable, providing guidance to teams in USA and Asia.
  • Managed 1099 tax filings ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Participated in Finance ERP implementation using MS Dynamics 365 for new entity.

Cost Accounting Manager

Charta Global
Anaheim, USA
01.2016 - 04.2019
  • Established cost control structures for manufacturing, inventory, and distribution processes.
  • Developed marginal costing strategies to optimize selling price management.
  • Conducted spending analyses against budgets and proposed actionable improvements.
  • Presented monthly, quarterly, and yearly P&L reports with supporting ad-hoc analyses.
  • Managed accounts payable and bank reconciliations for US and European operations.
  • Executed month-end closing adjustments, general ledger reviews, and reconciliations.
  • Outlined requirements and workflows for effective SAP R3 software implementation.
  • Facilitated training on sustainability initiatives while updating internal SOPs.

Logistics Specialist & Manager

Asia Pulp & Paper
Shanghai, China
01.2007 - 01.2016
  • Led global tenders with top 20 steam-shipping lines to strengthen competitive positioning.
  • Managed long-term rate agreements for five export factories to optimize cost efficiency.
  • Established and monitored budget for cargo distribution to overseas third-party warehouses.
  • Conducted anti-dumping analysis to inform pricing strategies and decision-making.
  • Directed sales support and customer service departments to enhance client satisfaction levels.
  • Mapped over 5,000 material master records and co-led nationwide physical inventory initiatives.
  • Delineated workflows to ensure successful SAP B1 implementation across departments.
  • Provided subject matter expertise on warehouse management systems to improve operations.

International Trading Coordinator

Gold East Paper
Zhenjiang, China
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Completed six sigma introductory training, reviewing catalogs, software, and services.
  • Refined operating procedures by observing production processes and conducting experiments.
  • Developed documentation table of contents and submitted for managerial feedback.
  • Co-developed customized CRM tracking system using SAP R3 for US customer management.
  • Collaborated with clients and sister companies to enhance packaging design strategies.

Education

NA - Accounting

Irvine Valley & Saddleback College
Irvine
05.2025

Certified Management Accountant (CMA) -

Institute of Management Accountants
08.2022

Bachelor’s Degree -

Nanjing Tech University
Nanjing, China

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Candidate -

Skills

  • SAP and MS Dynamics
  • Power BI and QuickBooks
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Critical thinking and reasoning
  • Problem-solving techniques
  • Leadership abilities
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration

References

Available upon request

Languages

  • English
  • Mandarin
  • Japanese (superficial)

Leadership Highlights

  • Assisted sales team in achieving $300K profit on single product.
  • Participated in anti-dumping case involving US Department of Commerce.
  • Streamlined workflows, reducing logistics costs by over 30%.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Manager of Business Operations

True Innovations
04.2025 - Current

Manager of FP&A

True Innovations
05.2019 - 04.2025

Cost Accounting Manager

Charta Global
01.2016 - 04.2019

Logistics Specialist & Manager

Asia Pulp & Paper
01.2007 - 01.2016

International Trading Coordinator

Gold East Paper
01.2005 - 01.2007

NA - Accounting

Irvine Valley & Saddleback College

Certified Management Accountant (CMA) -

Institute of Management Accountants

Bachelor’s Degree -

Nanjing Tech University

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Candidate -

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