Joyce Lu, CPA

Associate at Goldman Sachs

New York City Metropolitan Area

About

I am a Certified Public Accountant currently working as a AWM Corporate Controller at Goldman Sachs with experience in accounting, audit, and data analytics. Previously, I worked at EY, providing audit and IPO services to FinTech clients, and at Citi supporting firm-wide data governance initiatives. My interests include financial analysis, data modeling, and data visualization. I have a Master’s in Applied Analytics from Columbia University and a Bachelor’s in Economics and Accounting from the University of California, Santa Barbara. I am originally from Taiwan, and my journey has been one of continuous learning and growth. Looking forward to connecting!

Experience

  • Associate at Goldman Sachs
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

    PWM Transactional

  • Events and Programs Student Admin at Columbia University
    Aug 2024 - Dec 2024 · 5 mos

    International Students and Scholars Office

  • Financial Management Summer Associate (FMA) at Citi
    Jun 2024 - Aug 2024 · 3 mos

    • Citi’s rotational Finance Leadership Development program for MBA students

  • EY (San Francisco, CA)
    • Senior Assurance Associate - FinTech
      Aug 2022 - Aug 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

      • Designed and executed analytical procedures utilizing Alteryx Designer to analyze $820 billion in processing volume transaction data for the largest private fintech company in the US • Performed trend analyses and sensitivity assessments utilizing Microsoft Power BI to analyze the quarterly processing revenue and cost fluctuations resulting in highly precise financial forecasts • Performed 2 initial public offerings and SOX compliance audits for large technology companies in Bay Area. Received firm-wide awards recognizing outstanding performance on the IPOs • Led process walkthrough meetings with client to evaluate internal controls designed for IT systems and corporate managerial structure to ensure control compliance • Designed first-year audit strategies for Banking-as-a-Service products (e.g., capital loans) by building predictive analytics using transaction volume and merchant contract terms • Trained 5 staff members on performing audit procedures and developing professional skills to efficiently integrate into the audit team

    • Assurance Staff - Tech / FinTech
      Sep 2020 - Aug 2022 · 2 yrs

      • Services: Tech Audit, Initial Public Offering (IPO), SOX Compliance

  • UC Santa Barbara (2 yrs 6 mos)
    • Accounting Grader
      Apr 2019 - Jun 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos

    • Accounting Tutor
      Jul 2018 - Jun 2020 · 2 yrs

    • Founding Member - International Students Advisory Board
      Jan 2018 - Jun 2020 · 2 yrs 6 mos