Suzanne Niemoth is a Chicago-based Finance & Business Affairs Consultant, helping do-gooders do more good in the non-profit sector for over 15 years.

Coupling a passion for public service with a knack for finance, Suzanne is a mission-driven numbers pro specializing in 501(c)(3) charitable organizations and has devoted her career to building stronger non-profits through better financial management and operational excellence.

Before beginning her independent consultancy business, Suzanne served as the Interim VP of Finance & Business Affairs at American Documentary in NYC, as well as VP of Finance & Operations for Kartemquin Films in Chicago — both nonprofit media arts organizations supporting indie documentary filmmakers and films that spark public discourse.

Suzanne now focuses primarily in supporting documentary filmmakers and independent film studios with comprehensive production accounting, business affairs, and financial reporting and analysis services for films funded by the Independent Television Service (ITVS), Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), or the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).

Suzanne holds multiple degrees from the likes of Northwestern University and the University of Notre Dame so you can be confident her real-world experience is bolstered by the best in current technical knowledge.

Education

Northwestern University — Bachelors of Philosophy

University of Notre Dame — Master of Non-Profit Administration (MNA)

DePaul University — Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA)

DePaul University — Master of Legal Studies (MLS) - FALL 2023

Indie Film Services

  • Basic

    Just getting started on your independent film journey? Consult with Suzanne on negotiating your film’s co-production and rights acquisition deals; budget development; financing and investment issues; forming your production company; work-for-hire agreements; and more.

  • Intermediate

    Secured Funding? Started Production? Suzanne provides comprehensive accounting and financial services for busy filmmakers, including digital business record management, paperless banking and online accounting systems, with custom financial reporting to keep your budget on track.

  • Advanced

    Documentaries funded by the Independent Television Service (ITVS), Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), or the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) have complex, highly specialized financial reporting and analysis requirements. Suzanne can help.