Susan Evans, CPA

Mid-size businesses face a unique tension — they’ve grown complex enough to need CFO-level thinking, but not always large enough to have it in-house. Add in a pending acquisition, an estate in transition, or a compliance obligation that doesn’t fit neatly into any one category, and the pressure compounds quickly. With over 25 years of public and private accounting experience, Susan has spent her career being the advisor who steps into exactly that kind of complexity. As Senior Director at HBK CPAs & Consultants, formerly Brimmer, Burek & Keelan, LLP, she recognizes what her clients are up against:

• Mergers and acquisitions where the financial and tax implications can make or break the deal
• Growing businesses that need controller or CFO-level guidance without the overhead of a full-time hire
• Estate and trust planning that has to balance personal wishes with tax efficiency
• Private foundation and not-for-profit compliance that requires a specialized, experienced hand

Susan has helped clients across industries as varied as commercial printing, maritime shipping, and professional legal services find clarity in situations like these.

Her background spans retail and restaurants, commercial brokerage, manufacturing, and financial accounting for medium-size businesses — giving her the versatility to advise across a company’s full financial picture. Whether guiding a business owner through a major transaction, serving as a fractional CFO resource, or helping a family navigate estate planning, Susan brings seasoned judgment and genuine care to every engagement.