Meet Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni, & Weddell

Susan Howell

Susan L. Roell, CPA

Partner

sroell@vddw.com

845.567.9000 Ext. 227


Numbers

32   Old basketball number
22   Heather & Megan’s (daughter’s) soccer numbers
5   Number of children in family after getting married
16   Every girl’s birthday in our family

The youngest of our Partners, Susan has over 14 years of extensive public accounting experience in auditing, accounting, and tax. Susan has concentrated her efforts in the construction industry over the last decade as a leader in the Firm’s Construction Industry Practice.


In addition to having significant experience in construction accounting and auditing, she offers expertise in general accounting, corporate and individual tax preparation and planning, and advises on corporate and personal finance.


Susan is a service orientated team player who enjoys being a coach to her clients and team members at the Firm, and her daughters’ soccer team.


Education:

Western New England College – Bachelor of Science in Accounting

The Rainmaker Academy – Graduate

RSM McGladrey & Pullen, LLP Partner Development Program

Greater Southern Dutchess Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program – Graduate


Practice Emphasis:

  • Specialist in construction auditing and accounting
  • Expertise in general accounting
  • Corporate and individual tax preparation and planning
  • Advisor on corporate and personal finance
  • Financial Statement Preparation
  • Business Development Consulting

Proven Results:

Awarded the Greater Southern Dutchess Chamber of Commerce Forty Under 40 Annual Shaker award – this award is presented to individuals who have had some major success within their careers by or before the age of forty.


2004 Tribute to Women of Achievement of Orange County Award Recipient


Activities:

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Mid-Hudson Chapter of the New York State Society of CPAs (NYSSCPA)
New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA)
Construction Contractors Association (CCA)
NESCA – Northeast Sub-Contractors Association – Member
BAHV – Builders Association of the Hudson Valley – Member
Construction Industry Council – Member
Newburgh Family YMCA – Board of Directors
United Way of Orange County – Women’s Leadership Initiative Committee