Meaghann Smith
About Meaghann Smith
Meaghann Smith is a Senior Financial Analyst at Ally Financial Inc. in Detroit, Michigan, with extensive experience in financial analysis and auditing.
Current Position at Ally Financial Inc.
Meaghann Smith serves as a Senior Financial Analyst at Ally Financial Inc. She has held this role since 2018 and works in Detroit, Michigan. Her responsibilities include maintaining and accurately reporting forecast updates, annual business plans, and monthly results. She also serves as a finance partner specifically for the CEO and Facilities budgets.
Previous Experience at Newland
Prior to joining Ally Financial Inc., Meaghann worked as a Financial Analyst at Newland in San Diego, California. Her tenure at Newland was from 2017 to 2018, lasting 11 months. During this time, she honed her skills in financial analysis and reporting within a different industry context.
Role at Grant Thornton LLP
From 2015 to 2017, Meaghann worked as a Senior Audit Associate at Grant Thornton LLP in Chicago, Illinois. This role followed her earlier experience as an Audit Intern with the same company for 2 months in 2014. Her responsibilities included conducting audits and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
Academic Background
Meaghann Smith has an extensive academic background in accounting. She earned her Master of Accountancy from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte from 2014 to 2015. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the same institution, achieved between 2010 and 2014. Meaghann's early education includes graduating from Tuscola High School.
Graduate Assistant Experience at UNC Charlotte
During her time at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Meaghann worked as a Graduate Assistant from 2014 to 2015. In this role, she contributed to various academic and administrative functions within the university’s Accounting department, gaining valuable experience that complemented her studies.