XiaoLi Hu
@xiaolihu
Detail-oriented finance professional with 18 years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a detail-oriented and highly motivated finance professional with 18 years of experience in subledgers and general ledger processing, period closing, consolidation, SOX control, and compliance with US GAAP and IFRS. My career has been marked by a commitment to excellence and a passion for improving financial processes.
Currently, I serve as an Associate Director at Cognizant, where I lead a multi-million dollar accounting project, consolidating and integrating financial systems to create accurate and timely records. My previous roles at Infosys and American General Financial Services have equipped me with a robust understanding of compliance and operational efficiency, allowing me to deliver significant improvements in financial reporting and auditing.
With a strong educational background, including an MBA from Indiana University, I am dedicated to leveraging my skills in finance to drive organizational success and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Associate Director - Finance Practice
Cognizant
Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 6 months)
Served as an Accounting lead for a multi-million dollar Accounting Project, consolidating and integrating client's financial systems to create a timely, accurate, and complete set of book of records. Acted as an Accounting SME for various tracks, improving operational processes to alleviate pain associated with disparate systems.
Principal
Infosys
Apr 2014 - Present (11 years 3 months)
Managed the Revenue/GL track for a China entity, ensuring compliance with China GAAP for local Statutory and Golden Tax reporting, enabling Rapid Revenue Reporting, and delivering SOX requirements. Served as AR/Revenue Functional Lead for Brazil operations, assisting with design and solution for VAT tax and invoicing with Sabrix and Synchro Integration.
Internal Information System Auditor
Indianapolis International Airport
Nov 2010 - Present (14 years 8 months)
Led audit analysis of operational entities, reconciliation of eliminations, and financial statement consolidation. Reviewed existing General Ledger configurations and identified and assisted in implementing improvements in systems and processes.
Centralized Mortgage Accountant
American General Financial Services, Inc. (AIG)
Aug 2008 - Present (16 years 11 months)
Played a key role in establishing a Qualifying Special Purpose Entity (QSPE) for Mortgage Backed Securitization sale and assisted with the design and implementation of various control procedures, ensuring accurate recording of sale transactions for GAAP and FASB accounting purposes. Maximized portfolio revenue growth and asset quality by developing loan valuation methodology and building models to
Education
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Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
2009 - 2011
Completed a Master of Business Administration program. Focused on advanced business concepts and management principles.
University of Southern Indiana
Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Professional Services
2004 - 2008
Obtained a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Professional Services. Gained expertise in accounting principles and professional practices.
Beijing Union University - College of Arts and Science
Bachelor of Science, Information Management
1998 - 2002
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Information Management. Developed skills in managing information systems and data.
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