Michelle Ciesielska, Cpa
About Michelle Ciesielska, Cpa
Michelle Ciesielska is a CPA and currently serves as the Director of Corporate Accounting at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. She has extensive experience in financial management, having held positions at various organizations including the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, KPMG US, and SiriusXM.
Current Role at Madison Square Garden
Michelle Ciesielska serves as the Director of Corporate Accounting at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. since 2023. In this role, she oversees the corporate accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards. Her responsibilities include managing financial statements, coordinating audits, and implementing financial controls to support the organization’s strategic objectives.
Previous Experience in Corporate Accounting
Prior to her current position, Michelle held several roles in corporate accounting and financial reporting. She worked at SiriusXM as a Manager of Financial Reporting from 2020 to 2023, where she managed financial reporting processes. Before that, she was a Senior Analyst in Financial Reporting at ViacomCBS from 2019 to 2020. Her experience also includes positions at KPMG US, where she served as a Senior Associate in Deal Advisory and as an Associate in the same department.
Education and Expertise
Michelle Ciesielska holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Applied Statistics & Decision Making from the Fordham Gabelli School of Business. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Accounting with a minor in Economics from Fordham University. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in accounting principles, statistical analysis, and decision-making processes.
Early Career and Development
Michelle began her career in accounting at CohnReznick LLP as a Staff Accountant from 2013 to 2014. She then gained experience as a Business Analyst in Financial & Resource Management at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York for six months in 2012. These early roles contributed to her development in financial analysis and resource management.