Sarah Hayden, CPA

Sarah Hayden, CPA, has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Sarah is currently the Director of Finance at Classy Llama, where they oversee all financial activities and leads a team in areas such as finance, budgeting, and human resources. Prior to this, they worked at College of the Ozarks, where they served as a Staff Accountant, specializing in payroll and accounting procedures. Sarah also worked as a Computer Science Lab Assistant, assisting students and maintaining the classroom. In their last semester at College of the Ozarks, Sarah took on the role of Project Manager/Business Analyst in retail operations, leading the launch of a new software and designing an e-commerce store. Before that, they were a Becker Campus Ambassador and an Administrative Student Manager. Sarah also gained entrepreneurial experience as the Owner of Marine Clean Boat Detailing, where they managed the business, handled accounts, and performed boat detailing. Early in their career, they served as the Administrator/Principal of Faith Christian School, leading staff and students to pursue excellence in education, and as a Teacher at the same institution, educating students from grades K-12. Sarah's work experience showcases their skills in finance, accounting, leadership, project management, and education.

Sarah Hayden, CPA has a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Computer Information Science, which they obtained with Summa Cum Laude honors from the College of the Ozarks. Sarah completed their degree from 2013 to 2017. In 2020, they became a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Additionally, Sarah has obtained several certifications related to accounting, finance, and business. These include Accounting Ethics, Business Ethics for Managers and Leaders, Financial Literacy for Employees, Financial Record Keeping, Lean Six Sigma Foundations, Understanding Capital Markets, Accounting & Financial Statement Analysis: Complete Training, Running a Profitable Business: Understanding Financial Ratios, Developing Executive Presence, Finance Strategies for Business Leaders, Learning Salesforce for Admins, Financial Modeling and Forecasting Financial Statements, Learning SQL Programming, Accounting Foundations: Internal Controls, Financial Modeling Foundations, Learning Jira Software 7.0-7.4 (2016), QuickBooks Pro 2021 Essential Training, and Excel for Accountants. Sarah obtained these certifications from various institutions such as LinkedIn and Udemy, with the latest certification attained in December 2022.