Sarah Walas

About Sarah Walas

Strategic Business Partner | Stakeholder Engagement & Communications | Trusted AdvisorI am a strategic business leader with a background in finance and a passion for driving organizational alignment and long-term growth. My expertise lies in translating complex data into actionable strategies that serve a wide variety of stakeholders.I view business strategy through a lens of collaboration and responsibility. Whether advising on a specific project or guiding long-term business planning, I am driven by- Strategic Learning: I love digging into data and trends to recommend sound strategies for growth- Building Alignment: Using a collaborative approach to bring diverse stakeholders together toward a common vision- Operational Excellence: Ensuring transparency and accountability in high-stakes environments.I am a trusted advisor dedicated to helping organizations navigate, communicate and achieve their most critical goals through open, collaborative leadership.

Experience

1. Vice President of Investor Relations

   Bandwidth Inc.

   Jul 2019 — Present · Raleigh-Durham, NC, US

Education

• North Carolina State University - College of Management

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance

  2003 — 2006

• Meredith College

  BS, Business Management / Political Science

  1994 — 1998

Skills

• Budgeting
• Member of Toastmasters
• Leadership
• Financial Reporting
• Training
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Business Analysis
• Financial Analysis
• Team Leadership
• Strategy
• Open Source Software
• Investor Relations
• Forecasting
• Financial Planning
• Risk Management
• Strategic Planning
• Management
• Internal Controls
• Process Improvement
• Performance Management
• Budgets
• Finance
• Financial Modeling