Derek Manning

Derek Manning is an experienced finance professional currently serving as the Director of Finance and Controller at Affinity Group, a Sales & Marketing Agency since June 2023. Prior to this role, Derek held various positions at Duke Energy Corporation from March 2012 to May 2023, including Accounting Manager, where responsibilities included overseeing joint ownership and wholesale transmission accounting, managing a team supporting multiple departments, and leading significant financial projects. Derek also held roles as Lead Accounting Analyst, Senior Financial Analyst, Accounting Analyst II, Tax Analyst, Tax Associate, and Tax Intern, contributing to the accurate reporting of financial statements, tax accounting provisions, and capital budgeting across various Duke Energy entities. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.