Benjamin Sullivan is an accomplished business educator and executive with more than 15 years of experience spanning higher education, finance, accounting, operations, human resources, and business development. He currently serves as Director of MBA and Graduate Programs and Assistant Professor at Elms College, where he provides leadership and oversight for graduate business education while teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in accounting, taxation, entrepreneurship, and other business disciplines.
Prior to his academic leadership role, Benjamin built a distinguished career in both corporate and entrepreneurial environments. His professional experience includes serving as Controller and Vice President at Michael’s Party Rentals, Vice President of Business Development for The Stepping Stones Group’s Autism and Community Division, and Co-Founder, Chief Financial and Operating Officer of New England ABA, a rapidly growing provider of Applied Behavioral Analysis services. Throughout his career, he has led finance, accounting, operations, human resources, and strategic growth initiatives, helping organizations scale efficiently while maintaining strong financial performance.
Benjamin also brings specialized expertise in forensic accounting, having worked with legal professionals to conduct financial investigations, asset analyses, and complex reconciliations. Earlier in his career, he worked with John Hancock Financial Services, supporting regulatory compliance and data management initiatives.
Benjamin earned a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from Fitchburg State University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Suffolk University.
His teaching and professional interests include accounting, taxation, entrepreneurship, operations management, financial reporting, and organizational leadership.
His combination of academic leadership, entrepreneurial success, and extensive industry experience provides students with practical, real-world insights that bridge business theory and professional practice.