Michael A. Lester

Michael A. Lester, CPA, has extensive experience in accounting and financial reporting, currently serving as Senior Manager of Technical Accounting Research at Southern Company Gas since September 2014. Prior roles include Director of Financial Reporting at BWAY Corporation, Senior Director of Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting at Exide Technologies, and Director of Operational Accounting at Acuity Brands. Additionally, Michael held various managerial positions at The Coca-Cola Company, including roles in Financial Planning & Analysis and Product Cost Accounting. Earlier in their career, Michael worked as an Operational Auditor/Senior Financial Analyst at Coca-Cola Enterprises and as Supervising Senior at Evans, Porter, Bryan & Co. Michael earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accountancy from Georgia State University.