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Our Promise to You
We know that you already have enough on your plate and certainly don’t need to add financial stress and insecurity to it. Our promise to you is to be an accessible, reliable, transparent, and trusted addition to you and your business.
At Sugarcreek Consulting we are committed to serving as your financial advisor; providing reliable, efficient and experienced accounting support to your business. Our services include financial statement preparation and review, outsourced controller, virtual CFO, strategic planning, cash flow management and financial modeling.
Sugarcreek Consulting brings public accounting and Fortune 200 experience in the fields of accounting, strategic financial planning and forecasting. Additional needs are handled through our network of financial experts to bring unique, specialized skills to your company on an as needed basis.
Emily Rabb, CPA & Founder
Emily is a CPA with over 15 years of experience in public accounting and with a Fortune 200 company. Emily loves using financial modeling and strategic planning to work with clients to develop tools to help them use their financial data to make decisions. Emily lives in Dayton, Ohio, with her husband and two boys. When Emily isn’t helping clients, she can be found hiking and running, bike riding and family time outdoors, or watching Ohio State Buckeye football.
“I love helping my clients achieve their goals through cash flow forecasting and goal setting. Success for me is providing the financial data and information to clients in a way that helps them quickly see how their business is performing and whether they are meeting their goals.”
erabb@sugarcreekconsulting.com
Rachel Clark, Partner
Rachel has six years of experience in small business and accounting. She worked internationally and co-found a company that supports and instructs students with learning differences. Rachel is a graduate of Ohio State’s School of Business with a degree in Marketing, advanced educational schooling from Ashland University, and is a QuickBooks Pro Advisor. Rachel’s teaching background shines through in all she does, from helping our clients with process improvement and gaining efficiencies to developing our team. Rachel lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband and two boys. She spent five years living and working on Grand Cayman Island and enjoys traveling to new places, running, and hiking.
“Success for me is when I see that my clients are comfortable that their finances are in order and that they completely understand where they are financially.”
rclark@sugarcreekconsulting.com
Lara Buros, Bookkeeper
Lara has worked in the non-profit field for over 15 years. She specializes in international community development work, focusing on projects that improve health and wellbeing, access to education, and empowering women of underserved populations. Lara believes that having a solid financial and accounting foundation is important for every organization and small business to have a positive impact on the world. Lara lives in San Clemente, California. She enjoys surfing, cooking, and camping. Lara also loves to travel and learn about different communities through sharing cups of coffee on front porches and swapping recipes with local families.
“I believe that having a solid financial and accounting foundation is important for every organization and small business to have the best and most positive impact. I love helping my clients achieve organized and up to date accounts, helping them realize financial sustainability and their long-term goals.”
Mary Kate Kohlhas, Bookkeeper
Mary Kate is approaching her two-year anniversary with Sugarcreek Consulting. Prior to joining the team, Mary Kate spent 12 years working in education as a kindergarten and preschool teacher. She enjoys using her strong organizational skills and attention to detail to support Sugarcreek and our clients as they grow their businesses. Mary Kate recently moved back to the Dayton area from Detroit, Michigan. She lives in Waynesville, Ohio, with her husband and two girls, enjoys traveling, outdoor activities, and spending time with family and friends.
“I love that the work I do helps business owners stay organized and gives them a clear picture of their company's finances. My favorite part of my job is seeing clients use this information to run their operations more efficiently and continue to expand and grow their businesses!”
Jamie McArdle, Accountant
Jamie joined Sugarcreek Consulting in 2021, strengthening our team in many aspects. She has experience with both non-profits and large corporations. Jamie is experienced with many different accounting platforms, specializing in QuickBooks. Jamie received her degree from Penn State and has completed QuickBooks and Excel training.
Jamie is originally from northeast Ohio and currently resides in Springboro, Ohio with her two children. She enjoys running, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
“I am excited to bring my accounting experience to the Sugarcreek team! My favorite part of my job is when I am able to fix outstanding accounting issues for clients. I love to learn new things and find more efficient ways to complete tasks, and I look forward to working with you.”
Kavin Miller, Accountant
Kavin has over 15 years of accounting experience working with small for profit and non-profit businesses as well as working with a Fortune 200 company for many years. After graduating from Villanova University, Kavin’s accounting degree has taken her all over the world and she has worked on four different continents helping businesses streamline their accounting processes and stay up to date with all financial management reporting.
Kavin is an Army Brat and has moved 24 times with the military and then with the private sector in her adult life. Kavin currently lives in Irvine, California with her husband and two children. She enjoys traveling, running her kids around and a nice quiet chair to read a good book.
“I love working with clients and trying to find ways to better present their information so that they have easily accessible information to make better business decisions. Helping businesses stay financially organized and up to date with their accounts is important to me because it gives clients the ability to zone in on where they can improve or where they continue to excel.”
Claire Hale, Accountant
Claire has over 12 years of experience working side-by-side with the accounting team in a Fortune 500 company. In her time there, she supported the company’s operational and financial goals through regulatory strategy and financial planning and analysis. She finds joy in creating effective financial tools, crafting solutions to both new and old challenges, and collaborating with skilled professionals. Claire lives in Springboro, Ohio with her husband and three kids. In her spare time, you will find her soaking up family time, taking a deep breath outdoors, and biting off more than she can chew with house renovation projects.
“I love transforming the history and vision of a client’s business into trustworthy financial statements and a truly functional financial model. I believe this creates visibility and empowers the client as they make choices for their business.”
“The Sugarcreek Consulting team has been the most amazing asset to our business. They take the stress, worry, and time consumption out of our accounting and bookkeeping. We highly recommend their services!”
-Hard Media Group
Top Reasons to Hire Sugarcreek Consulting
Sugarcreek Consulting manages complex accounting and bookkeeping records for small businesses and social enterprises across a range of industries. We work with a broad spectrum of businesses, but our accounting professionals are particularly knowledgeable in the insurance and law industries. If you’re looking for an accounting relationship built on communication, accuracy, trust, and growth, then you have found your home. Contact us today to see how we can serve you.
Experience
Our team members are very experienced in accounting and bookkeeping in many different sectors of industry.
More Focus
You focus on what you do best, while we ensure you have peace of mind around your finances.
Champions of Growth
We are truly passionate about helping our clients grow their businesses at all stages in their business cycle.
Increased Confidence
We help you feel confident that your books are closed each month with accuracy.
Better Planning
We are a neutral party that gives you the facts on the numbers, when financial decisions need to be made.
Individualized Data
We can provide individualized budgeting and forecasting data.
Always Current
Your financial records will be up to date when the time comes to apply for grants, loans, or investors.
Responsiveness
We pride ourselves on open, transparent communication with our clients returned within a timely manner.