Sarah Westergaard

Sarah Westergaard is a seasoned financial executive with a robust background in healthcare, finance, startups, and small businesses.

As a CFO, she has demonstrated her expertise in creating financial models and business plans that guide physician practices toward financial and operational success. Her tenure as both a COO & CFO highlights her ability to design efficient accounting systems, develop company-wide budgeting processes, and present critical financial forecasts to executive teams using custom tailored KPIs.

She has also built accounting departments for rapidly growing companies, overseen startups, and secured investor funding for various clients.

Sarah is known for her entrepreneurial mindset and her ability to drive business growth and operational efficiency across diverse teams. She would be an excellent addition to any organization looking for a well rounded, experienced CFO leader.

Industry Experience

  • Healthcare
  • Startups
  • Finance
  • Small Business

Areas of Expertise

  • Financial Management
  • Financial Analysis
  • Team Development
  • Project Management
  • Financial Forecasting
  • Accounting
  • Mergers and Acquisitions

Education

  • MS, Digital Transformation - Northeastern University
  • BS, Finance - Simmons College, Boston
  • Six Sigma, Green Belt

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