Yong Liu

As FXCollaborative's Controller, Yong is responsible for payroll, accounts payable, and the development and implementation of the firm's internal accounting and management software. He works with every level of the firm, from office management and Human Resources for firmwide policies and strategies, to studio managers for reporting and software training, to all staff for timesheets and payroll. Yong approaches his duties with a proactive and customer service-minded mentality, developing workarounds to meet specific project requirements and goals, and tailoring software to increase workflow efficiency.

Yong has always had a fascination with numbers and the complicated concepts involved in applied mathematics. He came to New York from his hometown of Fujian, China, to study at Baruch College, where he earned a degree in Accounting. Yong joined FXCollaborative following his graduation, and the entirety of his professional career is comprised of his decade-plus tenure at the firm. Viewing the world of finances as a puzzle to be navigated, Yong appreciates the constant learning involved in the tax system and financial reporting. A frequent traveler, he is amazed by the world's diversity and the impact that architecture has in the world.