Teresa Yung
Vice President, Accounting & Finance Controller @World Central Kitchen
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WORK HISTORY
Vice President, Accounting & Finance Controller @World Central Kitchen
Washington, DC, US
About World Central Kitchen (WCK):World Central Kitchen, founded by Chef José Andrés in 2010, is a nonprofit organization that provides fresh meals in response to crises while working to build resilient food systems with locally led solutions. By leveraging local resources and adapting in real time, WCK has served more than 400 million nourishing meals around the world. My Role at WCK:I am excited to have joined World Central Kitchen as VP of Accounting & Finance / Controller where I focus on strengthening the organization’s financial reporting and workflows to support its mission of providing fresh meals in response to crises. In this role, I ensure the accuracy and efficiency of financial processes, working with the finance team to enable WCK to continue its impactful work in communities in need. I look forward to contributing to an organization driven by compassion and innovation to make a global difference.
EDUCATION
University of Waterloo
Master of Accounting, Accounting
University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Accounting and Financial Management
SKILLS
ABOUT TERESA YUNG
As VP, Accounting & Finance at World Central Kitchen (WCK), I focus on strengthening financial reporting, governance, and workflows to support WCK’s mission of providing fresh meals to communities impacted by disasters and crises. Working alongside a dedicated and talented team, I ensure the accuracy, integrity, and usability of financial information so the organization can operate effectively at scale.At WCK, I operate with full accountability for accounting accuracy, audit outcomes, compliance, and executive reporting in a fast-moving, mission-critical environment. My role requires sustained independent judgment on complex accounting and compliance matters while ensuring financial integrity supports timely, informed decision-making across the organization.I lead audit and external reporting end-to-end; oversee governance and control frameworks for grant-funded activities; and develop reporting structures that convert high-volume, complex financial data into consumable insights to support planning, prioritization, and risk management.I’m known for thriving in ambiguity—bringing structure and clarity to complex, evolving situations in service of mission-driven work. I value strong cross-functional partnerships and building finance teams and systems that can scale while maintaining accuracy, transparency, and trust.
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