Christopher Mela

Christopher Mela has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Christopher currently serves as the Controller at GLY Construction, a role they have held since October 2022. Prior to this, they worked as the Accounting Manager at GLY Construction from October 2018 to May 2023.

Before joining GLY Construction, Mela worked at Berntson Porter & Company, PLLC for six years. Christopher'sroles at the company included Manager from July 2017 to October 2018, and Senior from August 2012 to June 2017. In these positions, they performed audits, reviews, and compilations of financial statements, as well as conducted analytics and inquiries following AICPA guidance, GAAS, and GAAP.

Mela began their career as a Staff Accountant - Intern at Berntson Porter & Company, PLLC in January 2012 for a four-month period. Prior to that, they gained experience in the public sector as an Account Clerk I and later as an Accounting Records Clerk at the City of Miramar, Florida from February 2010 to August 2011.

Additionally, Mela has experience in marketing, serving as the Director of Marketing at Consumers Real Estate Finance Co. from April 2009 to December 2009. Christopher also worked in a security-related role as a Security Supervisor at the University of Miami from August 2005 to July 2008.

Overall, Christopher Mela has demonstrated a strong background in accounting, finance, and management throughout their career.

Christopher Mela possesses a strong educational background in the field of accounting. Christopher began their academic journey at the University of Miami from 2004 to 2008, where they obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a specialization in Accounting, International Finance, and Marketing from the University of Miami Herbert Business School. Additionally, they pursued a Master of Professional Accounting degree with a focus on Auditing & Assurance at the University of Washington - Michael G. Foster School of Business, completing this program in 2012.

Furthermore, in February 2013, Christopher Mela earned the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification from the Washington State Board of Accountancy, enhancing their professional qualifications and expertise in the field of accounting.