Senior Finance Manager
Operations-focused finance partner with a passion for efficient, people-friendly systems and reporting
Melissa brings over 20 years of experience across finance, HR, and administration, with a background that spans tech, manufacturing, and service industries. She’s known for her ability to streamline operations, drive efficiency, and bring people together around shared goals.
Before joining BrightIron, Melissa played a key role at a crane manufacturing company, where she led the standardization of the accounting function and financial processes. She especially excelled at managing the budgeting cycle and providing clear variance analysis to help the executive team make informed, data-driven decisions.
Melissa thrives on building structure where it’s needed most, with a keen interest in using technology to improve workflows and collaboration. Whether she’s optimizing processes or supporting a team through change, she brings a thoughtful, people-first approach to her work.