Shannon Rankin
Accounting Manager
“Having a purpose greater than myself is what motives me on a daily basis. To see people recover is the bright spot of my life. It is a joy to lend my experience to an organization that is dedicated to positively impacting people’s lives.“
Shannon Rankin serves as Accounting Manager at Lighthouse Recovery, bringing over a decade of experience in full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, and audit compliance. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas, and is a QuickBooks Advanced ProAdvisor with deep expertise in financial systems, internal controls, and process optimization. Before joining Lighthouse, Shannon spent five years in public accounting at BKD, PwC, and BDO, where she led financial statement audits, reviews, and internal control testing for clients across healthcare, banking, technology, and private equity.
Shannon’s background combines the rigor of Big Four audit experience with the hands-on flexibility of working directly with growing organizations. She has managed complex books across diverse industries and has a proven track record of streamlining operations, improving accuracy, and providing strategic financial insights that support sound decision-making. Her technical proficiency spans a wide range of platforms, and she brings a systems-minded approach to everything she touches – always looking for solutions that free up time and resources so the team can focus on what matters most.
Beyond her technical expertise, Shannon is driven by a commitment to service and personal growth. She believes that work becomes more meaningful when it’s oriented around giving to those around her – a philosophy that shapes how she approaches her role at Lighthouse. For Shannon, the numbers aren’t just numbers; they represent the sustainability of a mission she believes in. Her attention to detail, commitment to accuracy, and ability to translate financial data into actionable insights make her an essential part of the team behind the scenes – ensuring that the business side of treatment runs as smoothly as the clinical side.
