Sarah Shearer
Dallastown,PA
Summary
Analytical, decisive, hands-on professional with 15+ years experience executing and directing day-to-day business operations. Core strengths include all aspects of financial operations, process improvement, formulating and executing operational procedures while improving overall company efficiency.
Provides operational oversight, demonstrates leadership, and leverages strengths in building motivated, high-functioning team members.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Operations
Gavin Communications, LLC
09.2023 - Current
- Lead and directed operations team, including setting key performance indicators and monitoring performance.
- Applied excellent problem-solving, process development, and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations.
- Streamlined operations by identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements.
- Increased the agency's profitability and revenue generation through performance optimization strategies and efficiency improvements.
- Supported the agency's Executive Team in reviewing, identifying, and prioritizing strategic initiatives.
- Prepared the agency's financial forecasts and operational budgets.
- Provided oversight of the agency's overall financial health, budgets, profitability, and other agency KPIs.
- Prepared all financial statement reporting.
- Facilitated the agency's recruitment efforts, inclusive of interview participation and onboarding.
Controller
Gavin Communications, LLC
03.2017 - 09.2023
- Provided insightful financial analysis to support executive team in making informed business decisions.
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by streamlining accounting processes and implementing internal controls.
- Improved financial decision-making, providing executive team with detailed reports and analysis on financial performance.
- Managed budgets, accounts payable, and receivable, and all general accounting functions.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Managed all payroll and benefit administration tactics.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
- Performed all financial month and year-end close functions.
- Oversaw the agency's risk management practices and corporate insurance policies
- Served as the agency's Human Resources Director.
Accounting Manager
North Pointe Surgery Center
06.2016 - 03.2017
- Oversaw all financial aspects of two busy and reputable Ambulatory Surgery Centers.
- Responsible for the management of the revenue cycle inclusive of scheduling, patient registration, billing, coding, and accounts receivable.
- Prepared all monthly financial statements including balance sheet, profit and loss, and statement of cash flows.
Controller
Point 2 Point Global Security Inc.
10.2013 - 06.2016
- Oversee and direct all accounting and finance functions.
- Provided leadership and development to enhance financial performance by leading and directing a team of AP, AR, payroll, and administrative staff.
- Direct month-end accounting procedures, perform month-end close, and present financial data to the Executive Team.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Healthcare Finance
South University
Savannah, GABusiness
York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA05.1995
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Financial Management
- Process Improvement
- P&L Administration
- Human Resource Management
- Strategic planning and execution
- Operations oversight
- Cross-functional team management
Timeline
Vice President of Operations
Gavin Communications, LLC
09.2023 - Current
Controller
Gavin Communications, LLC
03.2017 - 09.2023
Accounting Manager
North Pointe Surgery Center
06.2016 - 03.2017
Controller
Point 2 Point Global Security Inc.
10.2013 - 06.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Healthcare Finance
South University
Business
York College of Pennsylvania
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