Michelle Zelenka
Senior Finance Executive | Data-Driven Financial Leadership
- Role
- Senior Director, Controller at DAT Freight & Analytics
- Location
- Portland, OR, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Michelle Zelenka
Results-driven Senior Financial Executive with over 13 years of Big Four (PwC) public accounting experience (including 3 years in PwC National Accounting Office), culminating in Director-level roles, complemented by more than 3 years as CFO of CENTREX, a private aviation-focused construction company. Possesses deep expertise in financial strategy, risk management, complex accounting (ASC 606, SOX 404, SEC reporting), and multi-departmental leadership (Finance, HR, IT, Business Development) within an Entrepreneurial Operating System (“EOS”) framework. Proven ability to influence national accounting policy and drive organizational growth. I am a licensed Certified Public Accountant in Oregon (Active) and Arizona (Inactive).
Experience
Senior Director, Controller
Aug 2025 — Present · Portland, OR, US
In my role as Senior Director, Controller, I\'m responsible for driving financial strategy and operational excellence for DAT Freight & Analytics. This includes overseeing key accounting functions, ensuring compliance, and implementing systems to support data-driven decision-making and optimize financial performance.
Education
Arizona State University
Bachelor, Accounting, Finance, Communication
2003 — 2007
USC Marshall School of Business
Masters, Accounting
2007 — 2008
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