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Sherri Shepard

CHAPEL HILL,NC

Summary

Strategic and results-oriented business leader with experience in strategy, planning and operations. Skilled in developing and executing business plans to maximize profitability, streamline operations and maintain compliance with industry regulations. Proven people leader motivates and optimizes staff performance and productivity. Certified facilitator in EY Spark program leading Tax technical and soft-skill courses to all levels to promote continuous learning.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Managing Director

EY
1988.05 - Current
  • Coordinate Tax Quality Reviews for 125 US Tax Partners, Principals, and Managing Directors to ensure adherence to external regulations and internal tax policies and procedures; provide real-time education and feedback for non-compliance.
  • Promote culture of continuous learning by investing in employee development programs as author, technical reviewer and program lead/facilitator for local, regional, and national in-house Quality and Tax Technical professional development seminars/courses for all company levels (Intern through Partner).
  • Specialized in Real Estate Partnership and Corporate tax compliance and planning; strengthened client relationships with regular communication, timely project delivery, and high-quality services.
  • Final review of thousands of tax returns including Partnerships, REITs, C-Corporations, S-Corporations, Individuals, Trusts, multiple states.
  • Keep abreast of current and emerging tax technical developments and creatively apply tax knowledge to client situations.
  • Provide clear expectations, constructive feedback, guidance and mentoring to team members to continuously develop team to perform efficiently and achieve team goals timely and accurately.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Associate of Arts - Business

Peace College
Raleigh, NC

Skills

  • Quality Assurance
  • Mentoring and training
  • Team Collaboration
  • Income Tax Compliance and Planning
  • Certified Facilitator
  • Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Affiliations

  • American Association of CPAs
  • NC Association of CPAs

Certification

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Additional Information

Married to Dr Kevin Shepard, Psychologist

Interests include cooking, crafts, reading

Timeline

Managing Director

EY
1988.05 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of North Carolina At Charlotte

Associate of Arts - Business

Peace College

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Sherri Shepard