Sam Sloan
About Sam Sloan
Sam Sloan is a Mergers and Acquisitions Manager at Fortra, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in accounting and finance, with previous roles at Fortra and other companies in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area.
Work at Fortra
Sam Sloan has been serving as the Mergers and Acquisitions Manager at Fortra since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing and managing the company's mergers and acquisitions activities. Prior to this position, he worked as a Mergers and Acquisitions Analyst at Fortra from 2019 to 2021, where he contributed to various projects in the mergers and acquisitions domain. His tenure at Fortra also includes a role as a Senior Accountant for a brief period in 2019, and as a Staff Accountant from 2016 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Sam Sloan earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, completing his studies from 2011 to 2015. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in finance and accounting, equipping him with the necessary skills for his roles in mergers and acquisitions.
Professional Background
Sam Sloan has a diverse professional background in finance and accounting. He began his career as a Market Research Intern at bzzHive in 2011. He then held various positions, including Residential Advisor at Doran Companies and Financial Services Intern at Mid American Financial Group, before moving into more specialized roles. He worked as an XBRL Financial Consultant Intern at Merrill Corporation from 2014 to 2015 and as a Staff Auditor at U.S. Bank from 2015 to 2016.
Career Progression
Sam Sloan's career progression reflects a steady advancement in the finance sector. After his initial internships, he transitioned to roles at Fortra, where he gained significant experience over several years. Starting as a Staff Accountant, he moved to a Senior Accountant role, and then to Mergers and Acquisitions Analyst, before becoming the Mergers and Acquisitions Manager. His experience spans various aspects of finance, including auditing, accounting, and mergers and acquisitions.