About
SARAH SHAW-STAHLKE, CPA
Meet Sarah
Sarah was born and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska where she spent her upbringing skiing on the frozen Chena River and admiring the wonder of the Aurora Borealis and midnight sun. After graduating from the University of Alaska Fairbanks with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, Sarah worked at public accounting firms across the nation in Alaska, Pennsylvania and Arizona before finally settling in Portland, Oregon—a place she is proud to call home.
For many years Sarah worked at a large regional Oregon CPA firm as a leader in the construction and tax departments before finally deciding a firm partnership wasn’t the career path for her. She left her position as a senior manager and opened her own practice in order to spend more time doing what she loves—working with and advising clients.
Sarah lives with her husband and calico cat in the Portland Metro area, and spends her time baking, gardening and exploring Oregon’s extensive trail system.
Collaboration at the Core
My Commitment to you
Honesty + Integrity
I put a premium on the values of honesty and integrity, ensuring that your business receives trusted and transparent financial guidance every step of the way.
Time + Care
As your trusted advisor, I prioritize your business's success by dedicating the time and attention needed to truly understand your unique needs and provide personalized, hands-on support.
Growth Mindset
I am dedicated to nurturing the growth of your business through personalized financial strategies, empowering you to achieve long-term success.
Your Trusted advisor
Proven Expertise
Sarah has expert knowledge in tax and the construction industry, and loves nothing more than to assist clients in navigating the ever-changing tax and accounting worlds.
With over 13 years experience, Sarah is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountants (ORCPA), where she served as the Construction Industry Committee Vice-Chair for the 2019-2020 year. She is also a member of the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA). Sarah is a licensed certified public accountant in the State of Oregon (license number 14403).
Sarah is also featured in a Washington County Chamber of Commerce Public Accounting Career Spotlight for high school students, sharing her enthusiasm for the profession and encouraging students to pursue an accounting career path.
Building a Foundation of Excellence
Certifications
Member of the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA)
