Managing Partner
Sara Dayton
CPA
Named Managing Partner in 2023, Sara leads Lumsden McCormick’s strategic direction, operational performance, and long-term growth initiatives. She oversees firm management and profitability while working closely with leadership teams to implement initiatives that support the Firm’s future vision, talent development, and client service goals. Sara also monitors changes across the accounting profession and broader business landscape to help position the Firm for continued growth and evolving client needs. In addition to her leadership responsibilities, she provides audit and advisory services to governmental entities and public sector organizations, with experience in financial reporting, internal audits, and operational consulting.
Education
State University of New York at Geneseo, Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Community
Buffalo-Erie Marathon Association
- Board Member
- Board Treasurer (2022-present)
SPCA Serving Erie County
- Board Member (2009-present)
- Current Board Vice-Chair
- Former Board Chair and Board Treasurer
Cradle Beach Camp, Inc., former Board Member
Professional
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
BDO Alliance USA
- Gold Managing Partners Roundtable Group
- Government Roundtable Group
Buffalo Business First
- Power 250, 2024-present
- Power 200 Woman, 2023-present
- Women of Influence, Judge, 2025; Honoree, 2023
- 40 Under 40, Judge, 2016-2019; Honoree, 2015
Buffalo Niagara Partnership Women’s Executive Exchange
Forbes
- Best-in-State CPAs, 2026
- Top 200 CPAs, 2025
NYCPA – The New York State Society of CPAs
- Public Schools Committee
Western New York Association of School Business Officials
Ask Me About
My dog, Iceland, running, Antarctica, travel in general, animal rescue, the Buffalo Bills
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