Savannah Stanaland Townsend, Cpa
About Savannah Stanaland Townsend, Cpa
Savannah Stanaland Townsend is a Senior Tax Analyst at Builders FirstSource, with over three and a half years of tax experience. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master of Accounting from North Carolina State University, where she graduated a year early.
Work at Builders FirstSource
Savannah Stanaland Townsend has been employed at Builders FirstSource as a Senior Tax Analyst since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for managing tax-related matters and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Her position requires a thorough understanding of tax laws and the ability to analyze complex financial data. Savannah's work contributes to the overall financial health of the organization, and she plays a key role in tax planning and strategy.
Education and Expertise
Savannah Stanaland Townsend earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from North Carolina State University, graduating a year early in May 2016. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Accounting from the same institution in 2017. Her academic background provides a solid foundation in accounting principles and practices, which she applies in her professional roles. Savannah has developed expertise in tax analysis through her education and practical experience.
Background
Savannah Stanaland Townsend completed her high school education at Grimsley High School, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2013. Following her high school graduation, she attended North Carolina State University, where she pursued a degree in Accounting. Her early graduation from undergraduate studies highlights her strong time management skills. Savannah has accumulated a total of 3.5 years of experience in tax-related roles, beginning her career in 2016.
Professional Experience
Prior to her current role at Builders FirstSource, Savannah worked at RSM US LLP as a Lead Tax Associate from 2017 to 2019. She was pending promotion to Senior during her tenure there. Earlier, she served as a Lead Tax Intern at RSM US LLP in 2016 and completed a Finance Internship at Erickson Advisors in 2015. Additionally, she worked as a Student Mentor at North Carolina State University's Poole College of Management from 2015 to 2016, which provided her with valuable mentoring experience.
Professional Development
Savannah Stanaland Townsend actively seeks professional development opportunities to enhance her job-related skills. This commitment to continuous learning allows her to stay updated on industry trends and best practices in tax analysis. Her proactive approach to professional growth contributes to her effectiveness in her current role and prepares her for future advancements in her career.