Deborah Sawyer, CPA, CGMA

Chief Financial Officer at Barth Electric Company, Inc.
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Carmel, Indiana, United States, IN
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Credentials

  • Certified Advanced Master Gardener
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  • Certified Public Accountant
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  • Chartered Global Management Accountant
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  • Ground Instructor, Instrument
    Federal Aviation Administration
  • Private Pilot, Instrument Rated
    Federal Aviation Administration

Experience

  • Barth Electric Company, Inc.
    • United States
    • Construction
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Chief Financial Officer
      • May 2016 - Present

      I was recruited to leverage my broad accounting skill set and steer Barth Electric to the next level with an “all in” work ethic and a creative, fresh approach as a change agent. I transformed and modernized the company by performing a comprehensive analysis of the company and pinpointing areas for immediate improvement. I manage HR and IT functions. I provide executive leadership and direction and positioned the company for sustainable long-term success. I currently lead a team of… Show more I was recruited to leverage my broad accounting skill set and steer Barth Electric to the next level with an “all in” work ethic and a creative, fresh approach as a change agent. I transformed and modernized the company by performing a comprehensive analysis of the company and pinpointing areas for immediate improvement. I manage HR and IT functions. I provide executive leadership and direction and positioned the company for sustainable long-term success. I currently lead a team of 9. Highlights of my accomplishments include: • Turned around company performance by restructuring current teams and hiring new talent. Influenced existing teams to embrace change, instilled an aura of accountability, and re-established regular executive meetings with senior leadership and department heads. • Revamped the profit-sharing structure, onboarded new third-party administrators for the company’s 401k, and overhauled the IT department. • Instituted an open-door style of leadership and encouraged employees to self-direct. • Worked to repair fragmented systems and led the effort to implement an improved ERP system. Show less I was recruited to leverage my broad accounting skill set and steer Barth Electric to the next level with an “all in” work ethic and a creative, fresh approach as a change agent. I transformed and modernized the company by performing a comprehensive analysis of the company and pinpointing areas for immediate improvement. I manage HR and IT functions. I provide executive leadership and direction and positioned the company for sustainable long-term success. I currently lead a team of… Show more I was recruited to leverage my broad accounting skill set and steer Barth Electric to the next level with an “all in” work ethic and a creative, fresh approach as a change agent. I transformed and modernized the company by performing a comprehensive analysis of the company and pinpointing areas for immediate improvement. I manage HR and IT functions. I provide executive leadership and direction and positioned the company for sustainable long-term success. I currently lead a team of 9. Highlights of my accomplishments include: • Turned around company performance by restructuring current teams and hiring new talent. Influenced existing teams to embrace change, instilled an aura of accountability, and re-established regular executive meetings with senior leadership and department heads. • Revamped the profit-sharing structure, onboarded new third-party administrators for the company’s 401k, and overhauled the IT department. • Instituted an open-door style of leadership and encouraged employees to self-direct. • Worked to repair fragmented systems and led the effort to implement an improved ERP system. Show less

  • Deborah A Sawyer, CPA, CGMA
    • Carmel, Indiana
    • Principal
      • Jan 1992 - Present

      I provide exceptional public accounting consultation and guidance to corporate and not-for-profit clients. I have honed tax, depreciation, and a variety of software skills. I also developed robust negotiation, speaking, and business ownership acumen. Highlights of my accomplishments include: • Lead and support newly established not-for-profit organizations through the entire 501(c)(3) application process. Advise senior leadership on the proper reporting requirements to maintain… Show more I provide exceptional public accounting consultation and guidance to corporate and not-for-profit clients. I have honed tax, depreciation, and a variety of software skills. I also developed robust negotiation, speaking, and business ownership acumen. Highlights of my accomplishments include: • Lead and support newly established not-for-profit organizations through the entire 501(c)(3) application process. Advise senior leadership on the proper reporting requirements to maintain compliance. • Serve as on-call Controller and provide training and supervision to client’s bookkeeping departments. • Research and analyze tax compliance issues. Negotiate and resolve IRS issues for clients. Show less I provide exceptional public accounting consultation and guidance to corporate and not-for-profit clients. I have honed tax, depreciation, and a variety of software skills. I also developed robust negotiation, speaking, and business ownership acumen. Highlights of my accomplishments include: • Lead and support newly established not-for-profit organizations through the entire 501(c)(3) application process. Advise senior leadership on the proper reporting requirements to maintain… Show more I provide exceptional public accounting consultation and guidance to corporate and not-for-profit clients. I have honed tax, depreciation, and a variety of software skills. I also developed robust negotiation, speaking, and business ownership acumen. Highlights of my accomplishments include: • Lead and support newly established not-for-profit organizations through the entire 501(c)(3) application process. Advise senior leadership on the proper reporting requirements to maintain compliance. • Serve as on-call Controller and provide training and supervision to client’s bookkeeping departments. • Research and analyze tax compliance issues. Negotiate and resolve IRS issues for clients. Show less

  • Fox Flyer, Inc.
    • Carmel, Indiana
    • President
      • Jul 2007 - Dec 2016

      Aircraft leasing to general aviation flight schools. Aircraft leasing to general aviation flight schools.

  • Sycamore Services, Inc.
    • United States
    • Civic and Social Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Chief Financial Officer
      • Nov 2013 - May 2016

      In this role, I brought structure and order to a not-for-profit role with historically high turnover. I led a team of 3 direct reports and managed monthly financials and communications for board meetings. I prepared presentations for C-Suite level leadership, including the CEO. I focused on employee development, provided senior leadership expertise and guidance, and substantially improved the workplace culture and employee morale. I systematically and comprehensively assessed current and… Show more In this role, I brought structure and order to a not-for-profit role with historically high turnover. I led a team of 3 direct reports and managed monthly financials and communications for board meetings. I prepared presentations for C-Suite level leadership, including the CEO. I focused on employee development, provided senior leadership expertise and guidance, and substantially improved the workplace culture and employee morale. I systematically and comprehensively assessed current and potential financial opportunities and challenges and risks that impacted all locations. I developed sound, comprehensive plans within budgeting, financial management, business and capital planning, FTE management and rate setting to successfully address opportunities, challenges, and risks. I managed governmental and GAAP compliance. Highlights of my accomplishments include: • Led the initiative to outsource payroll in order to comply with new ACA regulations. • Partnered with operations and regional leadership to develop short- and long-term financial and operational plans, as well as appropriate metrics required to strengthen the performance of the organization. • Ensured reporting systems and oversight processes monitored and accurately identified relevant performance issues on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. This includes both financial and key operating reporting systems and metrics. Show less In this role, I brought structure and order to a not-for-profit role with historically high turnover. I led a team of 3 direct reports and managed monthly financials and communications for board meetings. I prepared presentations for C-Suite level leadership, including the CEO. I focused on employee development, provided senior leadership expertise and guidance, and substantially improved the workplace culture and employee morale. I systematically and comprehensively assessed current and… Show more In this role, I brought structure and order to a not-for-profit role with historically high turnover. I led a team of 3 direct reports and managed monthly financials and communications for board meetings. I prepared presentations for C-Suite level leadership, including the CEO. I focused on employee development, provided senior leadership expertise and guidance, and substantially improved the workplace culture and employee morale. I systematically and comprehensively assessed current and potential financial opportunities and challenges and risks that impacted all locations. I developed sound, comprehensive plans within budgeting, financial management, business and capital planning, FTE management and rate setting to successfully address opportunities, challenges, and risks. I managed governmental and GAAP compliance. Highlights of my accomplishments include: • Led the initiative to outsource payroll in order to comply with new ACA regulations. • Partnered with operations and regional leadership to develop short- and long-term financial and operational plans, as well as appropriate metrics required to strengthen the performance of the organization. • Ensured reporting systems and oversight processes monitored and accurately identified relevant performance issues on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. This includes both financial and key operating reporting systems and metrics. Show less

  • Hamilton County Master Gardeners Association
    • Noblesville, Indiana
    • Volunteer Treasurer and Executive Board Member
      • Jan 2011 - Sep 2014

      Here, I offered pro bono accounting services to the Association. I oversaw all facets of financial-related matters. I transformed and updated Association processes and procedures. Highlights of my accomplishments include: • Steered the Association to shift from manual payments to credit card solutions. • Instituted internal controls for the Association’s annual fundraiser. Here, I offered pro bono accounting services to the Association. I oversaw all facets of financial-related matters. I transformed and updated Association processes and procedures. Highlights of my accomplishments include: • Steered the Association to shift from manual payments to credit card solutions. • Instituted internal controls for the Association’s annual fundraiser.

Education

  • Ball State University
    BA, Fine Arts
  • Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis
    accounting

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