Sarah Sedgwick, Cpa, MBA
About Sarah Sedgwick, Cpa, MBA
Sarah Sedgwick is a Financial Controller with extensive experience in accounting and financial management. She has worked in various roles, including Senior Accounting Manager at Laureate Education Inc. and currently at Teaching Strategies, LLC, specializing in international operations and SOX compliance.
Current Role at Teaching Strategies
Sarah Sedgwick serves as the Financial Controller at Teaching Strategies, LLC, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the organization, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with relevant regulations. Her expertise in financial management supports the company's strategic objectives and operational efficiency. Teaching Strategies is based in Bethesda, Maryland, where Sedgwick applies her extensive knowledge to enhance the financial health of the organization.
Previous Experience at Laureate Education Inc.
Before joining Teaching Strategies, Sarah Sedgwick worked at Laureate Education Inc. as a Senior Accounting Manager from 2016 to 2021. During her five-year tenure, she managed financial activities and contributed to the organization’s international operations. Prior to this role, she served as an Accounting Manager at the same company from 2011 to 2016, where she developed her skills in corporate and regional reporting, providing insights into financial performance across various levels of the organization.
Professional Background at Ernst & Young
Sarah Sedgwick began her career at Ernst & Young, where she worked as a Senior Accountant from 2007 to 2011. In this position, she gained valuable experience in financial reporting and analysis, which are essential for interpreting financial data and guiding business decisions. Her time at Ernst & Young laid the foundation for her future roles in financial management and compliance.
Educational Qualifications
Sarah Sedgwick holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting from Loyola University Maryland, where she studied from 2003 to 2007. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Accounting from the University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business, completing her studies from 2011 to 2015. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in accounting principles and business management.
Expertise in Financial Compliance and Reporting
Sarah Sedgwick possesses extensive experience in Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, ensuring that financial practices adhere to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Her expertise also includes audit support, where she assists in the preparation and facilitation of financial audits. Additionally, she specializes in corporate and regional reporting, which involves providing insights into financial performance at various organizational levels, crucial for informed decision-making.