Melanie King
About Melanie King
Melanie King is the Director of Enterprise Controllership at Thomson Reuters, a position she has held since 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She has extensive experience in financial management, having previously worked in various roles at Thomson Reuters, Michelin, Exide Technologies, and Informa.
Current Role as Director, Enterprise Controllership
Melanie King currently serves as the Director of Enterprise Controllership at Thomson Reuters. She has held this position since 2016, contributing to the company's financial oversight and strategic management. Her role involves leading financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls, ensuring that the organization adheres to regulatory requirements and maintains financial integrity.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Before her current role, Melanie King worked at Thomson Reuters as a Financial Controller from 2007 to 2014. During her seven years in this position, she was based in Switzerland and was responsible for managing financial operations and reporting, which laid the groundwork for her later leadership role in the organization.
Career Background in Accounting and Finance
Melanie King's career in accounting and finance began at Michelin, where she worked in various roles. She served as an Accounts Payable Team Leader from 2002 to 2004 and then as a General Ledger Accountant from 2004 to 2006, both in Manchester, United Kingdom. Following her time at Michelin, she worked as a Management Accountant at Exide Technologies for 11 months in 2006-2007.
Educational Qualifications in Accounting
Melanie King studied at the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) from 2003 to 2007, achieving the professional designations of ACMA and CGMA. Additionally, she completed her studies in Business Studies, Economics, and Accounting in a multilingual environment from 1999 to 2002, which provided her with a strong foundation in financial principles and practices.
Experience at Informa
Melanie King also worked at Informa as a Financial Controller for one year, from 2014 to 2015, in Zug, Switzerland. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing financial operations and ensuring compliance with financial regulations, further enhancing her expertise in financial management.