Yee Chiat Tay

Yee Chiat joined Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA) in April 2024 as the Assistant Controller. In her role, she manages the daily accounting, reconciliation, and financial reporting activities of the organization. She also supports the development and maintenance of accounting practices and procedures, ensuring that financial reporting for RPA, its sponsored projects, and donor-advised funds is compliant, accurate, and delivered in a timely manner.

Yee Chiat is a Certified Public Accountant with over 20 years of dedicated experience in nonprofit accounting. Specializing in streamlining processes, implementing internal controls, fostering team development, and integrating systems, Yee Chiat brings a wealth of expertise to Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors. As the former Associate Director of Accounting at American Jewish World Service in New York, Yee Chiat managed financial closing procedures, oversaw financial statement audits, and developed fiscal policies to ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Prior to her role at American Jewish World Service, Yee Chiat held positions as an audit manager at RSM US (formerly McGladrey) in New York, and Gary McGee & Co. in Portland, Oregon.

With a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration majoring in Accounting and International Business, Yee Chiat is committed to upholding the highest standards of financial management and governance and contributing her skills and knowledge to help nonprofit organizations thrive and make an impact in the world. In her spare time, Yee Chiat enjoys traveling, outdoor activities, and exploring the Pacific Northwest with her family.

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