Proven precision accounting for your Business.

At Shea & Shea CMA's we bridge the gap between traditional CPA's specializing in audits and taxes and Companies needing Certified Managerial Accountants; "sustainable value creators", ensuring that the economic growth of the organization can be sustained without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Management accounting today is a blended profession of cost control & variance analysis, complex bidding/pricing & estimating support, cash flow management, risk & contract management, Job profitability reporting and here at Shea & Shea CMA's the difference can be easily distinguished from the skills by other types of professional accountants.

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The Shea Formula

Barry Shea, MBA, CMA, ChBA

Founder and Managing Partner

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Ethan Shea, CMA, ChBA

Founder and Partner

Ethan Shea is a performance-driven Chartered Business Analyst (ChBA) and Management Accountant blending a decade of cross-functional expertise in data analytics, cost accounting, and coding to optimize financial operations. He leverages big data to drive strategic growth and efficiencies with the use of AI Artificial Intelligence applications.

Professional Biography

As a strategic Management Accountant and ChBA, he bridges the gap between complex financial systems and actionable, data-informed business intelligence. With over 10 years of specialized experience, I excel at transforming massive, unstructured datasets into clear insights that drive bottom-line results.

His career has been defined by a deep focus on Cost Accounting and Data Analytics. By utilizing advanced coding and quantitative modeling, He builds automated financial frameworks that enhance budgeting accuracy, streamline supply chains, and identify hidden cost-reduction opportunities. He thrives at the intersection of finance and technology, designing scalable, data-driven solutions that adapt to evolving market dynamics and keeps with the leading edge of AI use in the workplace.

Core Competencies & Industry Focus

Pharma Industry Expertise: Deep domain knowledge in pharmaceutical financial operations, including cost analysis, strategic pricing, variance reporting, and navigating strict compliance environments. Audits and contracts.
Big Data & Coding: Proficient in extracting, processing, and visualizing massive datasets using languages like Python, SQL, and R.
Cost Accounting: Expertise in activity-based costing (ABC), margin optimization, inventory valuation, and profitability modeling.
Strategic Leadership: Ability to translate complex technical analytics into clear, strategic narratives for executive stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Education & Credentials

AI Certified BERKELEY, University of California - Artificial Intelligence Professional

CMA - Certified Marketing Analyst

ChBA (Chartered Business Analyst) – Demonstrates elite proficiency in advanced financial modeling, quantitative decision-making, and strategic business analysis.

Arizona State University/Grand Canyon University AZ, BS in Business – Completed a rigorous curriculum focused on data literacy, financial decision-making, and modern business analytics management.

By continuously leveraging technology to refine traditional accounting practices, I empower organizations to make proactive, evidence-based decisions that maximize profitability and operational efficiency.

Chelsea Shea, MA

Director of Human Resources & Operational Activities

Chelsea is an HR Director, a senior executive who bridges the gap between a company's leadership and its workforce. She has a long history of shaping the firms people strategy by overseeing recruitment, employee development, compensation, and workplace culture while ensuring the company complies with labor laws.

Education and Certifications

Kansas State University KS, MA - Masters of Arts in Counceing

Northern Arizona Uiversity AZ, Bachelors of Arts in Teaching

* Bachelors of Arts K-12, Special Ed

Molly Shea

Director of Brand Managent and Marketing

Molly servies as a Marketing Director, a senior executive responsible for leading our company's marketing operations. A long history of developing high-level strategies to drive brand awareness, generate leads, and increase revenue. Shea oversees the marketing department, manages budgets, and ensure alignment between marketing, sales, and business goals.

Education and Certificates

Arizona State University AZ, Bachelors of Art Communication

*Walter Cronkite School of broadcasing and mass communications

Barry Shea has a versatile, strategic bio highlighting 25+ years of expertise in corporate finance, cost management, and predictive data analytics.

Professional Summary

An accomplished Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and strategic finance leader with over 25 years of experience driving enterprise profitability. Recognized for translating complex data analytics into actionable, forward-looking strategies that improve cost controls, optimize operations, and elevate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) processes.

Core Competencies

Data Analytics & Systems: Leverages advanced data modeling to forecast financial health, identify market trends, and streamline operations.
Cost Accounting: Implements robust cost-reduction frameworks, variance analyses, and activity-based costing models to maximize margins.
FP&A & Budgeting: Directs comprehensive budgeting, forecasting, and long-range strategic planning for sustainable business growth..

Education & Certifications

Villanova University Pa, MPM - Master's in Applied Project Management

* 4.0 Summa Cum Laude

LaSalle University Pa, MBA - Master's in Business Administration, Finance & Accounting

* 3.98 Summa Cum Laude

Member of Beta Gamma Sigma-the premier highly selective international honor society honoring the best MBA students in the nation

Rider University NJ, Bachelors of Science Accounting and Finance. This program holds prestigious AACSB Accounting accreditation—a distinction shared by fewer than 10% of business schools nationwide.

CMA - Certified Management Accountant

* Member of IMA - Institute of Management Accountants

ChBA - Chartered Business Analyst

BERKELEY, University of California AI Certified - Artificial Intelligence Professional