Sarah Eckenrode
About Sarah Eckenrode
Sarah Eckenrode is an Internal Audit Senior Manager at Patterson Companies, Inc., where she has worked since 2023. She has extensive experience in compliance, controls, and auditing, having held various positions at Abbott, Deloitte, and St. Jude Medical.
Work at Patterson Companies
Sarah Eckenrode serves as the Internal Audit Senior Manager at Patterson Companies, Inc. She has held this position since 2023, contributing to the company's audit processes and compliance efforts. Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, she is responsible for overseeing internal audits, ensuring adherence to regulations, and enhancing operational efficiency within the organization.
Previous Experience at Abbott
Prior to her current role, Sarah Eckenrode worked at Abbott in various capacities. She was the Compliance and Controls Manager for Abbott Medical Devices from 2019 to 2021 and then transitioned to the same role for Abbott Diagnostics, ARDx, from 2021 to 2023. In these positions, she focused on compliance and control measures within the medical device and diagnostics sectors.
Audit Experience at Deloitte and St. Jude Medical
Sarah Eckenrode gained significant audit experience as a Senior Audit Assistant at Deloitte from 2013 to 2015. Following her tenure at Deloitte, she worked as a Senior Auditor at St. Jude Medical from 2015 to 2017. These roles provided her with a solid foundation in auditing practices and compliance standards.
Education in Accounting and Finance
Sarah Eckenrode studied at the College of Saint Benedict, where she earned a degree in Accounting and Finance from 2009 to 2013. This educational background equipped her with essential knowledge and skills in financial management and accounting principles, which she has applied throughout her career.
Career Path and Roles in Compliance and Audit
Throughout her career, Sarah Eckenrode has held various roles that emphasize compliance and audit functions. Before her tenure at Abbott, she worked as an Accounting and Control Senior Analyst at Abbott from 2018 to 2019 and as a Sales Account Executive at Infor from 2017 to 2018. Her diverse experience across different sectors has contributed to her expertise in internal auditing and compliance management.