Sarah Patterson

Sarah Patterson is a highly skilled Outsourced CFO with over a decade of experience guiding professional services firms through growth and transition. With her expertise in financial clarity, budgeting, projections, and insights that improve profitability, she partners with CEOs to ensure they understand the financial impact of their business decisions. Sarah started her career as a Financial Analyst at Fidelity Investments, where she spent four years before becoming an Asset Manager at TA Associates Realty, managing a $1 billion portfolio of commercial real estate assets. Her dedication to providing excellent financial guidance led her to establish EssJay, where she works as an Owner/Founder. She has also used her influence to empower other entrepreneurs as an Influencer at Hudson Valley Startup Fund, LLC. Sarah graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Connecticut School of Business, where she studied BS, Finance, and earned an impressive 3.9 GPA.