Michelle Handley is an experienced CPA who has provided financial leadership to companies in all phases of growth, from start-ups to well-established corporations. Michelle’s expertise is in troubleshooting finance operations and reporting functions, which enables executives and investors to realize maximum efficiencies.
Michelle previously served as the Vice President of Finance for Pinewood Atlanta Studios (now Trilith Studios), the second-largest, purpose-built film studio in North America. There, she established the Accounting & Finance functions and helped to lead the growth of the studio from the very first production on the lot. She utilized her expertise in management and leadership to build the Human Resources and Legal functions as well from the ground up.
Before devoting her time to the entertainment industry, Michelle served as Financial Reporting Manager for Windsor Health Group and as Tax Strategy Controller & Senior Financial Manager for SunTrust Bank (now Truist Bank). While at SunTrust Bank, Michelle helped to select and implement software and to establish a Shared Services finance department.
Michelle often volunteers for community causes, including Bloom, a private, non-profit foster care organization located in Fayetteville, Georgia, and The Clothes Less Traveled, a local thrift store and grantee organization. In her spare time, Michelle enjoys spending time with her three daughters and serving as Chapter Advisor for the Georgia Tech chapter of Phi Mu Fraternity.
Michelle holds a Bachelor of Management degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a Masters of Professional Accountancy from Georgia State University.