Overview
Michelle has 16 years of public accounting experience exclusively serving the public sector, including cities, counties, states and state agencies, school districts, and charter schools. During this time, she has provided outsourcing, consulting, audit, compliance, agreed-upon procedures, and other services to numerous public sector clients across the country, ranging from small cities to statewide governments. Michelle has extensive knowledge and experience with GASB requirements and standard implementation, reporting requirements and preparation, including Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports, internal control best practices, grant compliance, including federal single audit compliance and procedures, and industry best practices.
Education
University of Minnesota B.S.B - Accounting
University of Minnesota B.S.B - Marketing
University of Minnesota - Minor in Spanish Studies
In the community
Minnesota Government Finance Officers Association, Current Social Committee Co-Chair and Past Executive Board Member
Minnesota Association of School Business Officials
MN Society of CPAs
GFOA Special Review Committee for the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Program
Mile In My Shoes Team Leader
YMCA Camp Miller Advisory Council Member
Midwest Animal Rescue and Services Volunteer
American Corporate Partners Mentorship Program - Volunteer Mentor