Sarah Dekutowski

Experience

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  Arthur Andersen

  Jan 1991 - Jan 2001

  Audit Manager

  Supervised financial statement audit engagements for a variety of healthcare organizations, including public, private, not-for-profit and educational institutions.• Implemented risk-based audit approach for engagements.• Coordinated initial public and private offerings and litigation support projects.• Managed due diligence of physician practices and other healthcare entities.• Developed and implemented healthcare industry training and staff development.• Prepared and maintained budget and fee analyses for audit and special projects. Show less

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  Emory Healthcare (The Emory Clinic)

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2004

  Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

  Oversaw all aspects of accounting and finance functions of multi-specialty faculty practice plan comprising over 800 physicians and $700 million in gross billings.• Developed and produced monthly report of operations, resulting in improved financial information to department managers and senior leadership.• Improved credibility of financial information to internal and external supporters which led to increased funding to the organization.• Managed allocation of corporate expenses from development, committee approval and administration process.• Participated in various strategic and leadership committees. • Managed multiple departments including payroll, accounts payable, budgeting, financial analysis and controller’s office.• Coordinated fiscal year budgeting process for forty departments and consolidation within corporate organization. Show less

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  Visiting Nurse Health System

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2012

  Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer

  Directed finance (accounting, reporting, purchasing, billing and medical records) and compliance functions for home health, hospice, and care management organization with 6,000 patients on census, 750 employees and $55 million in revenues.• Standardized and streamlined financial reporting process, reducing month end close process.• Strengthened credibility with divisional leaders and board of directors through improved accuracy, reliability and transparency of financial and operational information. • Increased cash flows through expense reductions and growth in revenue, resulting in payoff of $8 million in outstanding debt.• Developed business plans for start-up service lines, resulting in launch of HouseCall and Stay-at-Home programs and new funding received to support initial start-up of programs. • Coordinated annual budget and strategic five year business planning process. • Negotiated multiple financing arrangements, including $5 million in line of credit.• Created grant budgets, reports and proposals in conjunction with Advancement Department, resulting in new and recurring funding from United Way, foundations, and other donors. • Expanded compliance function to proactively handle increased regulatory scrutiny.• Managed overall contract review process, including new office lease. Show less

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  Draffin Tucker

  Jan 2012 - now

  Partner, Consulting

  Partner in Draffin Tucker’s Consulting service group, focusing on the healthcare industryServes as the firm’s Resource Solutions practice leaderSignificant experience in financial management, revenue cycle improvement, internal controls and compliance, provider relief fund and other federal grant programs, and system conversions Frequent speaker on various topics impacting healthcare organizations Since 1948, Draffin & Tucker, LLP has supplied a full range of professional accounting services to small businesses, large corporations, individuals, government entities, nonprofit organizations and healthcare providers. Draffin Tucker is a public accounting firm widely recognized as a leader in the healthcare industry. The firm provides auditing, income tax, and consulting services and is dedicated to quality, timely service, and ensuring our clients have current and accurate data in order to make informed business decisions. Our clients are assured of personal attention from the partner, manager and service team assigned to them. Our commitment includes delivering superior performance at competitive rates. At Draffin Tucker, we value relationships and view every client relationship as a partnership. Let’s think together! Show less