Michelle Gropper
About Michelle Gropper
Michelle Gropper is a Senior Auditor in Internal Audit at Primerica, with extensive experience in auditing and financial reporting. She has worked in various roles at firms including PwC, Aprio, and Bennett Thrasher, and holds a Bachelor's degree from Auburn University and a Master's degree from the University of Central Florida.
Work at Primerica
Michelle Gropper has been employed at Primerica as a Senior Auditor in the Internal Audit department since 2017. In this role, she is responsible for conducting audits and ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulations. Her work involves engaging with senior-level management to discuss findings and recommendations, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the company's audit processes.
Previous Experience in Auditing
Before joining Primerica, Michelle Gropper gained extensive experience in auditing through various roles. She worked as an Audit Intern at PwC in 2011 for three months in New York City. Following this, she served as an Audit Associate at Aprio from 2012 to 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia. She then progressed to the position of Senior Audit Associate at Bennett Thrasher, where she worked from 2014 to 2017, focusing on financial reporting and assurance.
Education and Expertise
Michelle Gropper holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting and Finance from Auburn University, where she studied from 2006 to 2010. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Accounting from the University of Central Florida in 2011. Her expertise includes designing and performing substantive and analytical procedures based on risk-based analysis, as well as researching federal legislation and applicable laws for auditing purposes.
Internship Experience
In addition to her formal employment, Michelle Gropper participated in an internship program at Eusa in London, United Kingdom, in 2009, where she gained valuable experience over a two-month period. This early exposure to the auditing field helped shape her career path and provided foundational skills for her subsequent roles in the industry.