Michael Purdue
About Michael Purdue
Michael Purdue is the Head of Operating Expense Accounting at MassMutual in Springfield, Massachusetts, with extensive experience in finance and cost management.
Title and Current Role at MassMutual
Michael Purdue serves as the Head of Operating Expense Accounting at MassMutual, a prominent financial services company in Springfield, Massachusetts. In this role, he leads initiatives focused on financial reporting accuracy, expense management, and process improvement. Michael’s commitment to enhancing financial reporting processes has led to significant advancements at the company.
Previous Experience at Voya Financial
Before joining MassMutual, Michael Purdue worked at Voya Financial as Finance Director - Enterprise Cost Management from 2011 to 2019. During his eight-year tenure, he played a crucial role in managing enterprise costs and implementing financial strategies to optimize expenditure across the organization.
Educational Background
Michael Purdue holds an extensive educational background. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Eastern Connecticut State University in 1995 and an MBA in Management from the University of Hartford in 2009. Recently, he completed a Bachelor of Arts in Middle Eastern Studies with a history minor from American Military University in 2023. Additionally, Michael has achieved a Master’s Certificate in Project Management from The George Washington University and a Change Management certification from Prosci.
Military Service
Michael Purdue served in the Connecticut Army National Guard from 1990 until his retirement in 2013. He held the position of Assault Platoon Sergeant - Heavy Weapons (Retired) 11B48, demonstrating a long-term commitment to national service and leadership in a high-stakes environment.
Key Initiatives and Achievements
In his current role at MassMutual, Michael Purdue has led multiple significant projects. He modernized the company's chart of accounts, implemented automation opportunities in expense accounting, and updated product cost allocation methodologies. These initiatives improved financial reporting accuracy, reduced manual processes, and enhanced productivity. He has also successfully transitioned sourced work to offshore business partners, demonstrating his ability to drive team maturity in sourcing.