Erin Sharp
About Erin Sharp
Erin Sharp serves as the Executive Director at Chase, where she has worked since 2016. With a background in finance and management, she has held various positions at notable organizations, including Dominion Homes and Fifth Third Bank.
Work at Chase
Erin Sharp has been serving as Executive Director at Chase since 2016. In this role, she has focused on enhancing financial operations and controls within the organization. Prior to her current position, she worked at Chase as VP/Senior Finance Manager from 2008 to 2016. During her tenure, she was recognized for her contributions to vendor support and financial analysis, overseeing a significant annual spend involving multiple suppliers.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining Chase, Erin Sharp held various finance-related positions. She worked as a Product & Pricing Manager at Dominion Homes from 2004 to 2007. Earlier, she served as Senior Financial Analyst at The Columbus Dispatch for one year and as Senior Financial Analyst at Charter One Bank for six years. Her career began as a Financial Analyst at Fifth Third Bank and included a brief role in auditing at American Electric Power.
Education and Expertise
Erin Sharp earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration/Finance from Otterbein College, completing her studies from 1993 to 1997. She later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Ohio Dominican University, graduating in 2007. Her educational background has equipped her with the skills necessary for her roles in financial management and analysis.
Achievements in Financial Management
Throughout her career, Erin Sharp has achieved notable outcomes in financial productivity and process improvement. She has driven year-over-year financial productivity improvements of 5%-10% and led cross-finance working groups to enhance various financial processes. In 2019, an operations financial internal audit of finance controls under her oversight received a satisfactory rating, reflecting her commitment to maintaining high standards in financial governance.
Leadership and Team Management
Erin Sharp has successfully managed a diverse team of analysts located across three time zones and two countries. She has prioritized fostering improvements in finance controls processes, which include the establishment of risk and control self-assessment (RCSA) maps and comprehensive documentation of policies and procedures. Her leadership has contributed to a more efficient and effective finance function within her organization.