Sara Swafford

CPA* | Director of Manufacturing Advisory Services

"What gives me the most satisfaction is operating at the intersection of financial strategy and people — helping business owners gain clarity, improve profitability and make confident, informed decisions." - Sara Swafford

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Sara has over 20 years of accounting and finance experience in the manufacturing and supply chain sectors. At James Moore, she helps manufacturing companies streamline financial workflows, enhance reporting capabilities and drive data-informed decision-making. She partners with her clients’ leadership teams to improve profitability, optimize cash flow, implement cost control measures and align financial operations with long-term business objectives

Sara brings a unique blend of financial leadership and operational expertise to the table. As a financial leader, she has guided companies through high-growth phases, ownership transitions, company sales, ERP implementations and cost control initiatives. Her cross-functional background gives her a 360-degree view of a business, from the shop floor to the boardroom.

*Licensed in Ohio

Industry Expertise

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, University of Central Florida

Master of Business Administration, Webster University

Fun Facts

In her spare time, Sara enjoys getting lost in a good book and spending time with her family at their favorite lake.

A baseball fanatic (and lifelong Cincinnati Reds fan), she loves cheering on her son from the stands.