Zachary Lau
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Senior Financial Analyst with a specialization in mergers and acquisitions, adept at driving revenue growth through strategic forecasting and communication. Skilled in financial modeling and developing offshore finance teams to enhance operational efficiency. Proven ability to lead revenue recognition and reporting at Amazon, contributing to successful acquisition processes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Financial Analyst – FP&A
Amazon
Los Angeles, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Led strategic forecasting initiatives, contributing to Amazon's successful revenue recognition and growth.
- Managed cross-functional teams to streamline finance operations post-acquisition, enhancing efficiency.
- Analyze and explain month-over-month flux in P&L accounts to senior leadership on a monthly basis.
- Facilitated integration of acquired entities, ensuring seamless financial transitions, and reporting.
- Established and oversaw the pioneer offshore finance team in Manila, driving operational improvements.
Senior Tax Consultant – Business Tax Services
Deloitte Tax, LLP
San Francisco, CA
10.2016 - 12.2021
- Reviewed and analyzed portfolios of over 100 U.S. partnerships, SPVs, GP entities, and management firms.
- Oversaw preparation and review of tax returns and K-1s for investment funds and related entities.
- Managed partnership tax allocations for more than 300 partners utilizing aggregate accounting methods.
- Directed partner transfer processes, including journal entry rebooking across various tax bases.
- Prepared quarterly federal and state tax estimates for six major clients while managing electronic payment workflows.
Education
B.S. - Business Administration, Finance & Accounting
University Of San Francisco
San Francisco, CASkills
- Financial modeling
- Data analysis
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Variance reports
- Internal controls
- Revenue trend analysis
- GAAP compliance
- Team collaboration
- Proactive problem solving
Timeline
Senior Financial Analyst – FP&A
Amazon
01.2022 - Current
Senior Tax Consultant – Business Tax Services
Deloitte Tax, LLP
10.2016 - 12.2021
B.S. - Business Administration, Finance & Accounting
University Of San Francisco