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Michele Himes is a Senior Managing Director at Acclarity. Michele is a seasoned CPA with more than 25 years of experience in audit, accounting, and consulting. She has advised organizations on best practices in internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, and process improvement. Her expertise spans managing Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, outsourced accounting, and business consulting projects across various industries.

Michele began her career at Deloitte & Touche in Columbus, Ohio, performing audits for SEC and privately held companies across multiple industries. She later transitioned to private industry, holding roles such as Accounting Manager, SEC Financial Reporting Manager, and Controller. Michele’s leadership extends beyond technical expertise—she is deeply invested in building strong client and team relationships. She has played a key role in recruiting, training, and developing talent while collaborating to implement standardized best practices and quality control for outsourced accounting services. Through her market leadership, Michele enhances Acclarity’s ability to deliver high-quality financial solutions to our clients.

LICENSES
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
EDUCATION
  • Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies – Loyola University New Orlands
  • Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Accounting – Ohio State University
Leadership
04.15.25
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