231: Michelle Garrison – ‘Engineering’ An Ideal Accounting Career

Where Accountants Go - The Accounting Careers Podcast

Michelle Garrison, a CFO in the Houston area, joined us for this continuation of our “2nd-career-accountant” series of Where Accountants Go, the Accounting Careers Podcast. Michelle’s career started a little differently than most of our guests. Michelle was actually a very successful electrical engineer in her former career, and as she got further into the details of running her own electrical contracting company, she realized she had a talent for understanding the financial side of the business. As time went by and the contracting world was becoming more competitive, she decided to move her career in the direction of accounting, completing a Masters degree in Accounting and obtaining a consulting position within the field. Her consulting work fast-tracked her into many career-building opportunities, and eventually she landed in the role where she is today: the CFO for a healthcare organization in Houston. If you are a 2nd-career-accountant yourself, or are about to be, you will definitely enjoy this interview. Also, if you want more insight into how an accounting education can help you be a better overall business advisor, then this show is for you as well. Other episodes you may enjoy will include: Robin Thieme and Brian Henderson To listen in on this interview with Michelle Garrison, please use the player below: