Sophia Leung
About Sophia Leung
Sophia Leung is a Finops Manager at Brightwheel, where she has worked since 2019. With a background in corporate finance and accounting, she has held various positions in the finance sector across the United States and Germany.
Work at Brightwheel
Sophia Leung has served as Finops Manager at Brightwheel since 2019. In this role, she oversees financial operations, ensuring the effective management of financial statements, cash flow projections, and sales and use tax filings. Her responsibilities include managing multiple portfolio companies within a startup incubator, which involves strategic financial oversight and operational support.
Previous Experience at Loeb Enterprises
Prior to her current position, Sophia worked at Loeb Enterprises as a Corporate Finance professional from 2017 to 2019. During her two years in New York, she contributed to financial planning and analysis, enhancing the company's financial strategies and operations.
Career Background in Finance
Sophia Leung has a diverse background in finance, having worked in various roles across different organizations. She was a Senior Fund Accountant in the Private Sector from 2014 to 2017 in Cologne, Germany. Before that, she spent five years as a Senior Associate at RSM US LLP from 2006 to 2011 in Chicago, Illinois, and worked as a Tax Consulting Intern at U.S. Trust from 2006 to 2007.
Education and Expertise
Sophia earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Baruch College, completing her studies from 2002 to 2006. She has developed expertise in managing venture capital and fund of funds within the financial services industry, equipping her with the skills necessary for her current role.
Experience at PwC
From 2010 to 2014, Sophia worked at PwC in New York, specializing in asset management. This four-year tenure allowed her to deepen her knowledge of the financial services sector and further develop her analytical and financial management skills.