FAYP After Hours: Beer with the Boss

Description

Sarah Gould is a distinguished finance and accounting professional with over two decades of expertise spanning tax, auditing, nonprofit, corporate, and business finance. Raised in Whitefish, Montana, she honed her skills in Oregon and Idaho before assuming Senior Accounting roles at major corporations.

Driven by a commitment to her community, Sarah founded Elevated Advisory & Accounting in the Flathead Valley. She specializes in high-level fractional Controller and CFO services, partnering closely with entrepreneurs during critical periods of business growth and expansion. Sarah is dedicated to walking alongside businesses, aiding them in scaling operations and making impactful financial decisions that shape their future.

Sarah excels in implementing detailed budgeting and forecasting models to optimize productivity and accuracy, viewing both the big picture and rearranging the small pieces of the financial puzzle. Her strategic insights have streamlined inventory management and invoicing cycles, significantly reducing reconciliation times. Sarah's expertise extends to guiding clients through government contract compliance and implementing EOS models for organizational alignment.

Beyond traditional accounting, Sarah prioritizes client education and fosters supportive decision-making environments. She believes in proactive financial management as a partnership, ensuring that businesses receive comprehensive support every step of the way. Her approach mirrors her avid golfing passion, bringing strategic prowess and a competitive spirit to both the fairways and her clients' financial strategies.