Venissa R. Saddler, MBA, MPA

Venissa R. Saddler, MBA, MPA, is a highly accomplished finance and accounting professional with 20 years of progressive experience in the accounting field, including 12 years specializing in the manufacturing sector. She is a CPA Candidate with distinguished “Big Four” experience at Deloitte, where she supported a wide range of industries across the United States while traveling approximately 70% of the time. This extensive exposure strengthened her expertise in financial controls, auditing, and operational finance, and played a foundational role in shaping her career in financial controllership. She is recognized for her ability to apply strong technical accounting knowledge to complex, fast-paced business environments while maintaining a high standard of accuracy, compliance, and analytical rigor. In her current role as Financial Controller, Venissa leads comprehensive finance and accounting operations, including cost accounting, financial reporting, forecasting, month-end close, inventory valuation, and capital expenditure management. She partners closely with plant operations and senior leadership to ensure financial accuracy, strengthen internal controls, and support strategic decision-making. Her leadership is instrumental in driving operational efficiency and maintaining the integrity of financial processes within a complex manufacturing environment. Venissa earned four traditional, classroom-based degrees: a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance (2000), an MBA (2002), a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (2006), and a Master of Professional Accountancy (2008). She is currently completing the final phase of her CPA certification. A significant highlight of her career is her tenure at Deloitte, which she considers a defining professional milestone that provided rigorous training and long-term career acceleration. Beyond her professional accomplishments, she is deeply committed to community engagement through her active membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, where she supports initiatives focused on voter registration, youth development, and assistance for domestic violence survivors.