Zer Yang

Zer Yang, MBA, is a seasoned financial professional with extensive experience in financial planning and analysis, accounting operations, and process improvements. Currently serving as a Financial Planning and Analysis Corporate Analyst at Upwork since June 2023, Zer previously held roles at Waymark and Nabriva Therapeutics plc, contributing significantly to budget management and financial reporting for over $60 million in annual spend. Zer's expertise includes leading annual budgets, conducting variance analysis, and enhancing financial processes using software such as Workday Adaptive Planning and NetSuite. With earlier positions at Penn National Gaming and EnerSys, Zer has a comprehensive background in accounting and financial operations. Educational credentials include a Master of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.