Susan Wenitsky

About Susan Wenitsky

I am a high-energy leader that emphasizes collaboration, strategic risk-taking, and thinking outside of the box to achieve exponential growth. Throughout my years at VSE, my entrepreneurial spirit and strong leadership have allowed me to turn the company\'s vision into actionable strategies, tactics, and processes. I serve as a strategic business partner, collaborating cross-functionally to empower value-driven objectives that elevate the company and deliver consistent industry-leading results. I developed a high-performing team of strategic accounting and finance professionals dedicated to turning data into actionable insights. Unlike traditional CFOs, I see my team not as gatekeepers, but as people who empower others to bridge the gap between what is possible and what is probable. I focus on shifting others\' mindsets when it comes to analyzing and decision-making. Rethinking traditional planning, I focus on multidimensional-scenario modeling that enables VSE to remain agile enough to anticipate opportunities and obtain unlimited potential value. The people at VSE are what keeps me motivated every day. I have the honor of working with some of the smartest people on truly interesting and challenging work. I thrive in our holacratic environment as it cultivates empowerment and leadership in everyone.\"The whole is greater than the sum of the parts.\"- Aristotle I\'m curious, competitive, and courageous, both in my professional and personal life. I spend my free time skiing, snowboarding, and coaching soccer. I am known for being very handy around the house, always planning my next DIY project. My wife and I are avid dog lovers and run a business out of our home caring for dogs. Skills: Business Innovation, Business Strategy, Financial Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Process Improvement, Business Planning, Financial Modeling, Corporate Development, Start-ups, Risk Management, Process Engineering, Leadership, Executive Management, Forecasting,

Experience

1. Chief Financial Officer

   Voice Systems Engineering

   Jan 1998 — Present

   As part of VSE’s leadership team, I am focused on transforming the business by investing in growth opportunities. I lead a value-driven mindset to promote innovation throughout the organization. My strategic areas of oversight include: • Driving VSE’s vision, mission, and strategy through transformative innovation and reimagining the future• A catalyst for growth in existing and new markets, building value by optimizing and repositioning the business for growth across multiple sectors• Lead the development and deployment of business models and strategic partnerships to expand into new industries, drive penetration, improve efficiency and deliver ROI. • Cultivating a learning environment that fosters excellence and innovation throughout the organization• Critical thinking to create competitive advantages in the industry and customer marketplace• Leading our growing accounting and finance teams responsible for financial and accounting functions including FP & A, reporting, payroll, audit, tax, treasury, AP, AR, M&A• Assessing risk by surveying micro and macro factors that impact VSE • Identifying opportunities that enhance VSE’s position for future potential and growth • Developing innovative compensation structures to attract and retain top talent• Developing and executing investment plans that maximize organizational value and position the company for exponential growth VSE is a high-growth technology company that utilizes its proprietary data driven software solution, to power and serve businesses. They invest in start-ups and other dynamic businesses, most notably Expert Link, which provides expert psychic services to a broad range of audiences. VSE is a holacractic organization that empowers and energizes high-performing individuals to achieve greatness. Their team-first environment provides an opportunity for exponential growth. They like to shake things up to make sure we are doing things the best way possible, with the right people in the right roles

Education

• La Salle University

  Progress toward MBA

• Rider University

  BS, Finance

  1991 — 1995

Skills

• Constant Contact
• Event Planning
• Online Advertising
• Management
• Brand Management
• Financial Analysis
• Human Resources
• Marketing Strategy
• Advertising
• Business Process Improvement
• Direct Marketing
• Leadership
• Program Management
• Email Marketing
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Customer Service
• Accounting
• Vendor Management
• Brand Development
• Crm
• Public Relations
• Online Marketing
• Business Strategy
• Social Media Marketing
• Microsoft Excel
• Project Management
• E-Commerce
• Marketing
• Public Speaking
• Strategic Planning
• Social Networking
• Financial Reporting
• Process Improvement
• Sec Filings
• Social Media
• Marketing Communications
• Microsoft Office
• Sales