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Axis Insurance Services Welcomes New Controller to the Management Team

Written by Drew Smith | Dec 18, 2025 3:33:27 PM

Axis Insurance Services is proud to announce that it has hired David Suslensky to be its new Corporate Controller. David brings years of financial experience with top brands to our organization as we continue to grow. He started his career in the insurance industry and has managed accounting teams since 2017.

David is a certified CPA who passed all four sections of his exam on his first try. He has over 20 years of financial experience in a vast number of fields and businesses, helping companies achieve phenomenal growth for their fields. He also helped with budgeting and helped various investments reach their intended goals while also maintaining their projected earnings reports. In the past, David was part of several large corporations where he worked for their various accounting teams. The various books of business accounted for hundreds of millions in over 50 countries and worked with multiple multinational companies.

Mike Smith, the CEO of Axis, had this to say about David’s hiring. "We are excited to bring David on board. His experience with growth companies and managing accounting teams, combined with his experience as a CPA will bring another dimension to our team. I look forward to watching him grow our team and lead us in the future."

When asked about his hiring, David was excited to be part of this new endeavor, “It is an honor and a pleasure to join our team as the new Corporate Controller, bringing my passion for accounting back to the insurance industry. I look forward to providing my expertise in financial reporting, account reconciliation and accounting team leadership to make a significant contribution to the organization. There is a lot of talent in this company and there is great potential for growth, which I am excited to play a key role in.

He currently lives in Paramus, New Jersey. David graduated from Rutgers Business School in 2009 with a degree in Finance. He is also a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA). He enjoys podcasts and nonfiction and walks in the park in his spare time.