Sarah Gentry, CPA
Little Rock
Summary
Board-level strategic advisor with 20+ years of experience as a finance professional with extensive experience in accounting and financial management. Known for precision in financial reporting and compliance. Highly collaborative with focus on team success and adaptability to meet evolving business needs. Skilled in financial analysis, auditing, and regulatory compliance. Experience in assisting clients and other board members to fully understand financial statements and the audit process.
Appointed to board committees (audit and finance) for private boards. Collaborated with other board members in risk management assessments, corporate governance and strategic planning and execution process.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Public Accountant, Principal
HCJ CPAs & Advisors, PLLC
06.2003 - Current
Progressed into multiple leadership roles over 22 years.
Lead the firm's Technical Subcommittee which monitors the firms compliance with all accounting and auditing updates. Coordinates and oversees training on these technical updates for all firm professional staff from Staff to Partner level.
Manage multiple engagement teams for multiple attestation engagements with ultimate responsibility over the entire reporting process.
Work with other management team members to create and implement policies and procedures to guide firm staff.
Vet, pioneer and implement new technologies to keep the firm moving forward.
Education
MBA -
Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR05-2003
BBA -
Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR05-2002
Skills
- Past Member, Board of Directors/Chair, Finance Committee - Southern Bancorp Community Partners
- Past Member, Board of Directors/Chair, Finance Committee - Arkansas Nonprofit Alliance
- Member AICPA (2003 - Present)
- Member Arkansas Society of CPAs (2003 - Present)
- Certified Public Accountant (2003 - Present)
Timeline
Certified Public Accountant, Principal
HCJ CPAs & Advisors, PLLC
06.2003 - Current
MBA -
Henderson State University
BBA -
Henderson State University
Similar Profiles
Erin McNullyErin McNully
Senior Audit Accountant at HCJ CPAs & Advisors, PLLCSenior Audit Accountant at HCJ CPAs & Advisors, PLLC
Derrel WhiteDerrel White
Managing Partner at FSW&B CPAs PLLC/White & Co CPAs (predecessor)Managing Partner at FSW&B CPAs PLLC/White & Co CPAs (predecessor)
Ryan RitzRyan Ritz
Accounts Payable Specialist at Kirisits & Associates CPAS PLLCAccounts Payable Specialist at Kirisits & Associates CPAS PLLC
Angela Dunn-AlvarezAngela Dunn-Alvarez
Customer Service Manager at Hobby LobbyCustomer Service Manager at Hobby Lobby
Mahogoney FordMahogoney Ford
Registered Nurse at Baptist Health Medical Center-Little RockRegistered Nurse at Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock