Heather Dao Zhou

Heather Dao Zhou, CPA, CGMA has extensive work experience in the field of accounting and finance. Heather Dao currently serves as the Senior Director of External Reporting and Technical Accounting at EyePoint Pharmaceuticals since August 2021. Prior to this, they held the role of Director of External Reporting at the same company from March 2019 to July 2021.

Before joining EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Heather worked as the Senior Manager of Technical Accounting and Oversight at Philips from March 2018 to March 2019. Heather Dao also served as the Manager of SEC External Reporting at Analogic from July 2015 to March 2018 and as the Senior Reporting Accountant at Alere Inc. from February 2014 to July 2015.

Prior to their roles in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry, Heather gained valuable experience in the aviation sector as a Senior Accountant at Boeing Digital Aviation/Jeppesen from April 2010 to January 2014. Additionally, they worked as an Audit Consultant at Gambro Renal Products from November 2009 to April 2010.

Heather started their career as a Senior Manager at CHLLP from October 2008 to September 2009, where they led and substantially contributed to multiple audit and review engagements. Heather Dao also served as a Senior Accountant (Quasi-Client Controller) at Beecher Carlson Insurance Services from February 2006 to August 2008, managing daily accounting and financial activities for insurance clients.

Furthermore, Heather has prior experience in the real estate industry, having worked as a Senior Accountant Transaction Review/Technical Accounting Advisory at Apartment Investment and Management Company from March 2005 to February 2006, and as a Corporate Staff Accountant at Colorado and Santa Fe Real Estate from December 2002 to March 2005.

Overall, Heather Dao Zhou, CPA, CGMA has extensive experience in various accounting roles across different industries, with a strong focus on external reporting, technical accounting, and audit.

Heather Dao Zhou, CPA, CGMA completed a Manage Mentor Program Certification from Harvard Business School in 2013. Heather Dao holds a Master of Science degree in Finance from the University of Denver - Daniels College of Business, obtained from 2003 to 2005. In addition, they also hold a Master of Accountancy degree in Accounting and Information Technology from the same university, achieved from 2000 to 2002. Prior to their studies in the United States, Heather obtained their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in English for Science and Technology from Tianjin University, China. Furthermore, they have obtained additional certifications, including "Prescription Drug Regulation, Cost and Access: Current Controversies in Context" from Harvard University in August 2020, "2019–20 Digital Mindset" from the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants in September 2019, and they are also a Certified Public Accountant certified by the Colorado State Board of Accountancy.