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Welcome to The Financial Anchor. We are not just a bookkeeping service; we are an Outsourced Finance Department founded on a guarantee of executive-level oversight and deep compliance expertise. Our strength lies in the documented experience and trusted leadership of our founder, Sheldon A. Holder.
I, Sheldon A. Holder, founded The Financial Anchor to bring a robust Executive Portfolio that
guarantees strategic depth to both growing businesses and mission-driven nonprofits.
Meet Sheldon A. Holder:
Your Financial Anchor
As a Strategic Operations Leader with over 17 years of experience spanning the high-pressure private sector and the compliance-heavy public sector, I have a passion for driving organizational excellence. My background ensures that your organization benefits from sophisticated business operations and strategic financial thinking.
Sector Expertise
Role Experience
Core Competencies
Private Sector
Controller, Resilire Engineering and Consulting
P&L Management, Growth Optimization, Acquisitions, New Business Development
Public Sector
Assistant Controller, City of Houston; Grants Manager, Hagerty Consulting
Operations Management, Regulatory Compliance, Internal Controls, Program Development
Proven Leadership in High-Stakes Financial Environments
My career has been dedicated to ensuring financial integrity and delivering tangible results in complex, compliance-heavy environments, establishing my dependability and strategic insight.
Public Sector Governance & Compliance (Comptroller Leadership)
In my role as Assistant Controller for the City of Houston, I was a key leader in ensuring financial integrity and regulatory compliance for the City.
- Risk Management & Controls: I developed and maintained robust internal audits and procedures to strengthen the internal control environment and ensure organizational compliance. I specifically focused on risk management and proactive problem resolution for challenging financial areas.
- Audit & Liaison: I acted as the primary liaison between the City and external agencies/auditors, facilitating clear communication.
- Direct Involvement & Accountability: I have been directly involved in critical disaster recovery oversight. For the Harvey Recovery Oversight Committee (HROC), I provided updates from the accounts payable perspective, where I was reviewing all payments to implement internal controls and an overall process. I stressed the importance of following internal control processes and procedures in compliance with HUD & FEMA guidelines.
Operational Efficiency & Profitability (Controller Leadership)
At Resilire Engineering and Consulting, I oversaw the day-to-day operation of the company as Controller.
- Financial Integrity & Control: I established policies and procedures to ensure the integrity and accuracy of management reports and upheld internal controls to guard against financial misreporting and fraud.
- Process Optimization: As an Administration Manager for the City of Houston, I implemented policies and procedures to make processes more effective and efficient. I drastically decreased the number of days to process expenditures, which also decreased late fee charges.
Grants & Fund Tracking Excellence
My work in disaster recovery demonstrates my expertise in managing complex, restricted funds:
- Post-Katrina Recovery: At Hagerty Consulting, I created, implemented, and maintained a web-based database solution that tracked over 300 FEMA Project Worksheets (grant applications) totaling over $200 million.
- Results-Driven: This type of accounting support helped the New Orleans Department of Public Works turn an $11 million deficit into a $10 million surplus, establishing a clear audit trail for enhanced transparency.
Academic Rigor
I hold a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The University of Texas-Pan American and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance from McNeese State University.
Unique Strategic Insight
We leverage specialized knowledge in areas like Real Estate, Logistics, Service and Product Business Operation, Business Acquisition, and Asset Protection. This means we don't just record transactions; we see opportunities for sustainable growth, smart liquidity management, and robust organizational defense.
Community Commitment
I have served as Chairman of the Supervisory Committee for the Houston Metropolitan Federal Credit Union, where I ensured policies safeguard members' interests and carried out audits to ensure records are maintained properly, honestly, and accurately.
Ready to Anchor Your Finances with Proven Executive Leadership?
Schedule Your Strategic Consultation Today.