Melisa Kurtovic
About Melisa Kurtovic
Melisa Kurtovic is a Controller at HIMSS with extensive experience in accounting and financial management, including roles at idX Corporation and Accuity.
Current Role at HIMSS
Melisa Kurtovic joined HIMSS in 2019 and currently serves as the Controller. Based in Chicago, Illinois, she has been with the organization for approximately four years. As Controller, her responsibilities include overseeing financial operations and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
Past Roles at HIMSS
Before her current role as Controller, Melisa Kurtovic was the Director of Accounting at HIMSS starting in 2019. In this capacity, she managed the accounting department and was responsible for financial reporting and strategic financial planning. Her tenure in this role lasted for an approximate term of four years, during which she contributed significantly to the organization's financial management.
Experience at idX Corporation
Melisa Kurtovic worked at idX Corporation in various capacities. She served briefly as Assistant Controller in 2019 across multiple locations including idX Chicago, idX India, and idX Dallas. Prior to that, she held the position of Senior Manager, Finance, from 2013 to 2019, overseeing financial operations and contributing to the company's financial strategies for six years.
Early Career Roles
Melisa Kurtovic's earlier career includes a role as a Senior Accountant at Accuity from 2012 to 2013. She also worked as Assistant Controller at Leggett & Platt from 2007 to 2012, and as Senior Staff Accountant at ARPAC from 1998 to 2007. These positions involved extensive accounting responsibilities, including financial reporting, asset management, and ERP system utilization.
Educational Background and Technical Skills
Melisa Kurtovic earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Accounting from Northeastern Illinois University. She possesses extensive experience with ERP systems including Vantage by Epicor and Epicor 10, and is proficient in using Salesforce.com for accounting and financial management. Additionally, she is skilled in utilizing Fixed Asset Software (FAS) for asset management and demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities in complex accounting environments.