Michelle Wadas, Cpa
About Michelle Wadas, Cpa
Michelle Wadas is a Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting Senior Manager with extensive experience in corporate accounting and financial reporting. She has held various positions in notable companies and holds degrees in Accounting and Business Administration from Augustana University and a Master's of Accountancy from Colorado State University.
Current Role at First Western Trust
Michelle Wadas serves as the Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting Senior Manager at First Western Trust. She has held this position since 2022. In this role, she oversees financial reporting processes and ensures compliance with technical accounting standards. Her responsibilities include managing financial statements and providing guidance on accounting policies.
Previous Experience at Charlotte's Web
Michelle Wadas worked at Charlotte's Web in two capacities. Initially, she served as the Corporate Accounting Manager from 2019 to 2020. Following this role, she was promoted to Manager of Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting, where she worked from 2020 to 2022. In these positions, she focused on financial reporting and technical accounting functions.
Education and Expertise
Michelle Wadas earned her Bachelor of Arts degrees in Accounting and Business Administration from Augustana University in South Dakota, completing her studies from 2009 to 2013. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's of Accountancy from Colorado State University. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her career in accounting and finance.
Career Progression in Accounting
Michelle Wadas has built a diverse career in accounting. She began as an Assurance Intern at EY in 2014, followed by roles as an Assurance Associate from 2015 to 2017. She also worked as a Corporate GL Accountant and Financial Reporting Analyst at Red Robin between 2017 and 2019. Additionally, she gained experience as a Technical Accounting Manager at First Western Trust in 2022 before her current role.
Internship and Teaching Experience
Michelle Wadas completed an internship as a Seed Accounting Intern at Crop Production Services in 2013. She also served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the Department of Accounting at Colorado State University from 2013 to 2014. These experiences contributed to her practical knowledge and teaching skills in the field of accounting.