Sarah Z. Bowser, CPA

Sarah specializes in governmental and municipal accounting, with experience in risk assessments, internal audits, internal controls, and cybersecurity assessments. Her role at Tronconi Segarra & Associates spans three practice areas. She manages not-for-profit audits within Audit & Accounting, risk assessments and internal audits for governmental entities within Consulting, and client accounting services for municipalities, primarily towns and villages throughout Western New York. She has helped municipalities address complex accounting needs, including assisting one town with seven years of overdue financial reporting and another with correcting its books and records to align with New York State requirements. 

Before joining Tronconi Segarra & Associates in 2023, Sarah spent 11 years with the New York State Office of the State Comptroller as a field auditor and supervisor. Her work included detailed audits of cities, counties, towns, school districts, fire districts, and special purpose agencies.  

Originally from Connecticut, Sarah now lives in Western New York with her partner, two children, and two dogs. She enjoys reading, writing, music, and hiking and is also a published author. 

Professional Experience 

• Tronconi Segarra & Associates 
  Manager, 2023 to present 

• New York State Office of the State Comptroller 
  Auditor 2, Buffalo Regional Office, Applied Technology Unit, 2018 to 2023 

• New York State Office of the State Comptroller 
  Auditor 1, Buffalo Regional Office, 2012 to 2018 

Areas of Expertise 

• Governmental and municipal accounting 
• Risk assessments and internal audits 
• Internal controls 
• Cybersecurity assessments 
• Not-for-profit and governmental audits 

Education 

• Western Governors University 
  Master of Science in Accounting, 2024 

• Hilbert College 
  Bachelor of Science in Accounting, 2012 

Licenses & Professional Affiliations 

• Certified Public Accountant 
• Buffalo Audubon Society, Board of Directors