Samantha Burgwald, CPA

Samantha Burgwald, CPA, has a diverse range of work experience. Samantha is currently employed at Element Critical, where they hold the position of VP, FP&A. Prior to this role, they were the Director of Finance at the same company and served as a Finance Manager from 2017 to 2019. Before joining Element Critical, Samantha worked at The Peterson Companies as a Senior Project Accountant from 2013 to 2017. Samantha gained their initial professional experience at Ernst & Young, serving as an Assurance Senior from 2011 to 2013. Samantha also worked at OPNET Technologies, Inc. as a Staff Accountant from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, they have interned as a Financial Analyst at International Business Machines in 2007 and worked as a Project Assistant at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP from 2003 to 2006.

Samantha Burgwald, CPA earned their B.A. in International Affairs from The George Washington University in 1999-2003. Later, they pursued an MBA degree in Finance from William & Mary – Raymond A. Mason School of Business, which they obtained in 2006-2008. Additionally, in June 2015, they became a Certified Public Accountant after obtaining the certificate from AICPA.