Kara Baker

Kara Baker, CPA has a diverse work experience in finance and accounting spanning over 22 years. Kara began their career as the Director of Finance/Accounting at Fabiano Brothers, Inc. in 1995 and held this role until 2000. From 1999 to 2000, they worked as an Accountant - Outside Contractor at Smooth Surfaces LTD. Following this, they worked as a Financial Accountant at Marconi Services from 2001 to 2002. Kara then joined FRIEDMAN & WEXLER, LLC. as a Controller from 2004 to 2006. Kara continued their career at National Surgical Care/AmSurg as an Assistant Controller from 2006 to 2011. Kara then moved on to National Surgical Hospitals, where they served as the VP of Finance/Controller from 2012 until 2017. Currently, Kara holds the position of VP Finance at Surgery Partners, Inc. starting September 2017.

Kara Baker, CPA, holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a concentration in Finance from Central Michigan University, which they completed between 1995 and 1998. Prior to that, they obtained their Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the same university, specializing in Accounting with a minor in Management Information Systems, which they completed from 1990 to 1995. In addition to their formal education, Kara also achieved their CPA certification, although specific details regarding the duration and institution are not provided. Furthermore, between 2009 and 2011, Kara enrolled in Leadership Coaching, Inc., an institution where they pursued further training, although the focus or degree earned during this period is unspecified.