Sharon Austin
About Sharon Austin
Sharon Austin serves as the Global Operations Controller at CTS Corporation, where she has worked since 2022. With extensive experience in finance and operations across various roles at CTS Corporation and other organizations, she specializes in business process improvement and acquisition integration.
Work at CTS Corporation
Sharon Austin has held multiple positions at CTS Corporation, contributing to the company's operations and financial management. She served as Operations Controller from 1999 to 2005, focusing on operational efficiency in the Albuquerque, New Mexico area. After a brief period outside the company, she returned as SBU Controller from 2010 to 2016. In her role as Director of Lean Transformations from 2016 to 2022, she implemented strategies to improve processes. Currently, she is the Global Operations Controller, a position she has held since 2022.
Previous Experience at Sandia National Laboratories
Before her extensive tenure at CTS Corporation, Sharon Austin worked at Sandia National Laboratories as a Program Financial Analyst from 2005 to 2007. In this role, she was responsible for analyzing financial data and supporting program management with financial insights, contributing to the overall financial health of the organization.
Education and Expertise
Sharon Austin earned her MBA from the UNM Anderson School of Management, completing her studies from 2003 to 2005. Her educational background complements her expertise in business process improvement, where she focuses on enhancing organizational efficiency and effectiveness. She also possesses strong skills in acquisition integration, facilitating the merging and optimization of business operations following acquisitions.
Career at Emcore and Motorola
Sharon Austin has held significant roles in finance prior to her time at CTS Corporation. She worked as Director of Finance at Emcore from 2007 to 2010, overseeing financial operations and strategy. Earlier in her career, she served as Finance Manager at Motorola from 1995 to 1999, where she managed financial activities and contributed to the company's financial planning and analysis.
Leadership in Cross-Functional Teams
Sharon Austin demonstrates leadership in cross-functional team environments. She facilitates collaboration across various departments, ensuring that teams work effectively towards common goals. Her ability to lead diverse groups contributes to successful project outcomes and enhances organizational performance.