Overview
Profile
Stephen Taylor is a Principal within the Health Care and Life Sciences group at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) and serves as the leader of CLA’s Privately Held Senior Living and Care practice.
Technical Experience
Stephen has more than15 years of experience in public accounting with a specialized focus in serving and advising skilled nursing and senior living and care operators, owners and investors in strategic, financial and operational matters. Through deep industry insight, aligned with the strength of CLA’s extensive resources and solution capabilities; Stephen is passionate about creating opportunities to increase stakeholder value, expand industry advocacy, and helping clients thrive in a competitive health care climate. Stephen is also a frequent speaker with associations and has made contributions to a number of industry publications.
- Financial Statement Auditing
- Financial Analysis and Reporting
- Benchmarking and data analytics
- Risk-Based Payment Advisory (Institutional Special Needs Plan Advisory)
- Strategic Planning
- Capital Allocation
- Financial Modeling
- Reimbursement and Medicare and Medicaid Cost Reports
Recent Speaking Engagements
- SeniorLiving100 – Senior Living & Care Creative Capital in Dynamic Times
- PCC Summit – Senior Living & Care Risk Based Payment Opportunities and Future
- 2024 Senior Living & Care Trends and Opportunities
- Kansas Health Care Association (KHCA) – Forging a Financially Viable Future in Today’s SNF Industry
- Missouri Health Care Association (MHCA) – Forging a Financially Viable Future in Today’s SNF Industry
- BofA Securities: Health Care REITs & Operator Conference – Insights into Skilled Nursing Facilities
- AHCA – State of the State: Special Needs Plans
- IMN Family Office West: Investing in an Aging Population: Active Adult, Senior Housing and Healthcare
- SNFs Taking Risks: Is an I-SNP the right option for You?
Education
Stephen graduated from Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. He continued his education at Missouri State University earning his Masters in Business Administration. Stephen is a Certified Public Accountant, licensed in Missouri.
In the community
American Health Care Association (AHCA)
Missouri Health Care Association (MHCA)
LeadingAge MO
Missouri Society CPA