Sarah Troedson Haynes

Initiator
DISC Type : Di

Director of Corporate Accounting at PandaDoc

Seattle, Washington, United States

Overview

Sarah is a global accounting leader with extensive experience in finance systems, process improvement, and preparing start-ups for IPO-readiness. A Certified Public Accountant, she has managed international finance teams for over 15 years, including a long-term expat assignment in Tokyo, and is a graduate of Golden Gate University.

Outside of her finance career, Sarah is a passionate vocalist and performer, singing with the acclaimed choir, The Esoterics, where she also serves as a board member. She is a proud champion for the AuDHD community and enjoys caring for her houseplants in her free time.

Unique fact: After starring in musicals in high school and college, she took a two-decade hiatus from music to build her family and global CPA career before returning to the stage.

Personality Overview

Friendly Challenger

Conviction Driven

Confident

They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.  They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.

Topics They Care About

Global Accounting
Her career is defined by leading international finance teams and transforming global accounting, consolidation, and reporting processes for multinational and start-up companies.
Finance Systems
She has repeatedly led the implementation and optimization of financial systems, such as Sage Intacct, to scale operations and improve reporting.
AuDHD Advocacy
She publicly identifies as an AuDHD human, champion, and advocate in her professional headline, indicating this is a significant part of her identity.

Media Appearances

Sarah has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2024
Director of Corporate Accounting at PandaDoc
1-2023 - 1-2024
Corporate Controller at Karbon
5-2021 - 2-2023
Senior Accounting Manager at First Mode
1-2020 - 5-2021
Senior Manager, Accounting at Rad Power Bikes
1-2018 - 6-2019
Finance Optimization Project (Brazil) - Systems, Reporting and Process Improvement at CHS Inc.

Education

2007 - 2012
MAcc from Golden Gate University
1997 - 2001
BA from Bethel University

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Insights For Selling To Sarah

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product
  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product
  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation

DONT's

  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sarah is

  • Belief in the value of the product, relationship and a sense of accomplishment matter the most.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sarah

  • They are not shy of saying no if they do not develop trust in your product.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sarah move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Sarah take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Sarah

Personality Compatibility


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