Michelle Marik Kolosso
About Michelle Marik Kolosso
Michelle Marik Kolosso serves as the Director of Financial Operations Optimization at Clearway Energy Group, where she focuses on process optimization and system enhancements. She has extensive experience in financial operations, having held various leadership roles at Orbitz Worldwide prior to her current position.
Current Role at Clearway Energy Group
Michelle Marik Kolosso serves as the Director of Financial Operations Optimization at Clearway Energy Group. She has held this position since 2019, working from Scottsdale, AZ. In this role, she focuses on driving process optimization and system enhancements within the financial team. Her responsibilities include collaborating with adjacent departments such as Treasury, Asset Management, Engineering, and Procurement to ensure that financial process improvements align with the company's business objectives.
Previous Experience at Orbitz Worldwide
Prior to her current role, Michelle Marik Kolosso worked at Orbitz Worldwide for over a decade in various financial positions. She served as Vice President, Controller from 2007 to 2013 and Vice President, Accounting and Financial Operations from 2013 to 2015, both based in Chicago, IL. Additionally, she held roles as Assistant Controller and Revenue Manager, contributing to financial operations and management during her tenure. Her experience at Orbitz also included a brief stint as an Independent Consultant in 2003.
Education and Academic Background
Michelle Marik Kolosso earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Risk Management from the Wisconsin School of Business. She attended the institution from 1992 to 1996, completing her studies in four years. This educational foundation has equipped her with the necessary skills to excel in financial operations and optimization roles throughout her career.
Expertise in Financial Operations Optimization
In her current role, Michelle Marik Kolosso specializes in optimizing SAP and related accounting systems to enhance financial operations. She leads teams in process improvement initiatives, focusing on automation and efficiency within the financial team. Her work involves engaging with third-party service providers to assess process improvements and the applicability of systems, demonstrating her commitment to creating return on investment (ROI) and efficiency through automation in financial operations.