

Susan Bhandari is the Finance & Accounting Manager at Enlightened Inc., bringing over 15 years of experience in corporate finance, accounting operations, and government contract compliance. With a strong foundation in leadership, budgeting, and strategic financial planning, she oversees key functions including general ledger management, payroll, audit coordination, and financial reporting. Susan plays a critical role in supporting business development through pricing strategy, procurement analysis, and financial modeling.
Prior to joining Enlightened, Susan held senior accounting and finance positions across both public and private sector organizations, consistently leading process improvements and system implementations that enhanced efficiency and transparency. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Towson University and is highly proficient in a wide range of financial systems and tools, including Deltek Costpoint, JAMIS, UNANET, and QuickBooks.
Outside of work, Susan enjoys spending quality time with her family and kids, exploring the outdoors through hiking, and indulging in her love for good food and chocolate, though she firmly draws the line at candy.