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Sarah Mckinney Shannon is a seasoned finance professional with 7+ years of experience in financial analysis, planning, and management. She has worked with top companies such as Morgan Stanley and Investors Bank & Trust, providing financial insights and support to senior management. Sarah holds a BS degree in Finance and Political Science from Bryant University.

Experience

  • Morgan Stanley
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area
    • Director, Business Management
      • Jun 2010 - Oct 2017
      • Baltimore, Maryland Area

       Created internal management reporting to support global and regional senior management including financial and headcount reporting and budgeting and forecasting for a $320 million budget and 2000 resources globally. Researched, developed and deployed fully automated processes through Microsoft SharePoint to streamline four separate workflows including: offer approval, transfer, termination and job title change tracking. After piloting and testing, the tools were adopted by the Global Operations team improving reporting accuracy and accelerating decision making processes.  Executed Resource and Non-Compensation planning, post budget storyboard collaboration, and financial variance analysis. Engaged in internal and external stakeholder discussions including preparing business analysis metrics for Chief Operating Officer. Participated in various adhoc divisional work, risk management and coordinated across different operations areas, HR and IT.

  • Sleep Solutions Inc.
    • Glen Burnie, Maryland
    • Accountant consultant
      • Jan 2010 - Jun 2010
      • Glen Burnie, Maryland

       Support senior level accountants on year-end audit preparations. Prepare journal entries and balance the trial balance.  Prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts and update departmental accounts upon new activity.  Perform account reconciliations and analysis using Great Plains accounting software. Prepare documentation in support of external audit. Reconcile outstanding checks on bank statement.  Update schedule of accruals and liabilities.  Assist senior management in development of standardized reporting by creating advanced Excel documents.

  • Aerotek
    • Hanover, MD
    • Assistant Controller
      • Mar 2007 - Feb 2009
      • Hanover, MD

      -Maintain 10 field offices that consist of 92 sales teams on a daily basis.-Analyze and negotiate Client contracts for Aerotek field offices to ensure they meet Aerotek’s terms and liability requirements to ensure profitability.-Analyze 10+ field office Financial Statements monthly to manage and maintain overall costs and profitability and ensure all costs are appropriately recorded and properly billed or burdened.-Ensure that the company maintains its profitability byenforcing operational accounting procedures.

    • Partnership Tax Analyst
      • Mar 2006 - Jan 2007

      -Calculate year end excise tax distributions. Prepare quarterly tax allocations and estimates for Onshore, Offshore, Manager and Direct funds. -Determine allocation of income, expense, capital gains and losses to 6+ partnerships.-Research and analyze book/tax adjustments (M-1’s).-Prepare Corporate Actions for Exchange Funds and REIT tax work papers.-Gather strike prices and gain/loss reports throughout the year to prepare for QCCO and straddle analysis.

    • Senior Custody Accountant
      • Nov 2005 - Mar 2006

      -Train and oversee 8+ Custody Accountants. Conduct periodic audits. -Research and assist in processing more difficult transactions and discrepancies. -Generate and review standard reports. Process trades, corporate actions, cash, expenses, CAP stock of any other transaction related to the price of the fund

    • Mutual Fund Accountant I & II
      • Aug 2004 - Oct 2005

      -Manage 12+ mutual funds. Account for daily transactions including: tracking net asset value and distribution rates, calculation of monthly savings interest, reconcile capital calls and net distributions. -Prepare and complete comprehensive Detailed Fund Statements monthly prior to deadlines.

Education

  • 2000 - 2004
    Bryant University
    BS, Finance, Political Science
  • 1996 - 2000
    Otsego High School

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