Shannon Freeman
About Shannon Freeman
Shannon Freeman serves as the Director of Finance and Accounting Solutions at King & Spalding in Atlanta, Georgia, a position she has held since 2019. With a background in accounting and extensive experience in finance roles across various organizations, she has built a solid career in the field.
Work at King & Spalding
Shannon Freeman has held the position of Director, Finance and Accounting Solutions at King & Spalding since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing financial strategies and accounting practices within the firm. Prior to this, she served as Director of Finance at King & Spalding starting in 2018. Her tenure at the firm spans over five years, during which she has contributed to enhancing financial operations in the Atlanta, Georgia office.
Previous Experience at Imerys Mineral Ab
Before joining King & Spalding, Shannon Freeman worked at Imerys Mineral Ab in various roles. She served as Region Center Controller from 2005 to 2015, managing financial operations for the region over a ten-year period. She then transitioned to the role of US Consolidations Controller from 2015 to 2016, followed by a brief tenure as Director of Shared Services NA from 2016 to 2017. Her experiences in Sweden provided her with a strong foundation in financial management and shared services.
Education and Expertise
Shannon Freeman holds a Master of Science in Accounting from the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business, which she completed from 1999 to 2000. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Oglethorpe University, graduating in 1998. Her educational background equips her with the expertise necessary for her roles in finance and accounting, contributing to her effective management of financial operations.
Career at EY
Shannon Freeman began her career at EY, where she worked as an Audit Manager from 1998 to 2005. During her seven years at the firm, she developed her skills in auditing and financial analysis while based in London, Greater London, United Kingdom. This experience laid the groundwork for her future roles in finance and accounting.