Yiping Q.

Head of Finance & Operations @ Draper James

About

Strategic finance executive with a passion for partnering with CEOs and founders to build the financial infrastructure that powers growth. I lead with integrity and believe the best finance work happens through strong relationships — with leadership, cross-functional teams, and the numbers themselves. I believe Accounting and Finance can and should coexist — and I bring both to every role, closing the books with the same rigor I apply to building operating models and driving strategic decisions. That breadth has taken me across high-growth, PE-backed, and global businesses, building the teams and systems that scale through periods of rapid growth and transformation.

Country

United States

City

New York

Industry

Apparel & Fashion

Skill

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Strategy, Budgeting & Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Financial Advisory, Cash Flow Management, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Reporting, Accounting, Strategic Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), KPI Implementation, Leadership, Auditing, Financial Planning, SAP Products, NetSuite, QuickBooks

Experience

Head of Finance & Operations

Draper James

2025-12 - Present · 10 mos

New York, NY

Served as a hands-on finance leader at Draper James, the lifestyle brand founded by Reese Witherspoon. Rebuilt operating and cash flow models, strengthened financial reporting, and brought clarity and discipline to the finance function during a period of business transformation.

Principal and Fractional CFO

Above the Line Advisory

2019-9 - Present · 7 yrs 1 mo

New York, NY

Founded and operate a fractional CFO and strategic finance advisory serving growing businesses. Work with founders and leadership teams on accounting & reporting, budgeting & forecasting, financial modeling, cash flow management, systems implementation and strategic decision-making — bringing CFO-level thinking to companies across industries including construction, retail, entertainment, and insurance.

SVP of Finance

i am OTHER

2024-7 - 2024-12 · 6 mos

New York, NY

Led accounting and financial operations across Pharrell Williams' portfolio of music, fashion, and branding ventures. Oversaw capital allocation, financial infrastructure, and GAAP compliance across corporate and personal entities.

VP of Finance

The Institute Of Competitive Socialising

2023-1 - 2024-9 · 1 yr 9 mos

New York, NY

Built and led U.S. Finance for the Institute of Competitive Socialising, parent company of Swingers Crazy Golf Club — an experiential mini-golf, food, and beverage concept with venues across NYC, DC, and Las Vegas. Drove budgeting, cash flow, and system optimization to support EBITDA growth and multi-city expansion.

Member

Chief

2020-10 - 2023-10 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Chief is a private network built to drive more women into positions of power and keep them there. Chief is the only organization specifically designed for senior women leaders to strengthen their leadership journey, cross-pollinate ideas across industries, and affect change from the top-down.

VP of Finance

Food52

2020-3 - 2022-12 · 2 yrs 10 mos

New York, NY

Led finance through revenue growth, M&A integration, NetSuite implementation, and team scaling as part of executive leadership at Food52 — a $100M+ consumer brand and marketplace for home cooks.

Controller

PJX Media

2018-5 - 2019-9 · 1 yr 5 mos

New York, NY

Oversaw all finance and accounting operations, accelerated month-end close, and led the migration to Sage Intacct at Project X, a venture-backed advertising technology startup.

Director, Accounting

MoneyLion

2016-6 - 2018-4 · 1 yr 11 mos

New York, NY

Built the accounting function from the ground up during a high-growth phase at MoneyLion, a consumer fintech startup. Led the transition to NetSuite and managed core financial operations including audits, cash, and equity comp through Series A and B growth stages.