Sara Sponseller brings extensive financial expertise to her role as Controller for Nalley Commercial Properties, where she manages budgeting, financial reporting, and internal controls that keep the company's operations running smoothly and support its continued growth.
Sara's career began in public accounting in Augusta, Georgia, where she gained experience in mergers and acquisitions, business development, and tax services. She then moved to Greenville, South Carolina, to join a larger public accounting firm's audit department. There, she cultivated expertise in real estate, healthcare, and not-for-profit sectors, leading audit projects and providing clear financial insights to company stakeholders.
Seeking to broaden her experience, Sara transitioned to the corporate side as an internal auditor for an international engineering construction firm. This role exposed her to large-scale infrastructure, nuclear and civil engineering, and energy projects. She handled everything from supply chain analysis, project controls, and SOX compliance, enhancing her ability to manage complex financial oversight while maintaining attention to critical details.
Sara most recently served as Controller at Longbranch Development, a residential community developer operating across markets from the Southeast to the Mid-Atlantic. This position gave her direct experience in real estate development and property management, making her transition to Nalley Commercial Properties a natural fit.
A licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Sara holds a Master of Accountancy in Business Analytics from the University of South Carolina Moore School of Business and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Augusta University. Her educational background provides the technical foundation that supports her practical experience.
Sara's combination of public accounting discipline, corporate audit experience, and real estate development knowledge positions her well to guide Nalley Commercial Properties' financial operations. Her consistent track record of solid financial management and regulatory compliance continues to support the company's ongoing success and strategic growth.