Melissa Austrie

Melissa Austrie has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Melissa currently holds the position of EVP, Chief Audit Officer at Stellar Bank, starting in November 2022. Prior to this, Melissa worked at PwC for a significant portion of their career. Melissa held various roles at PwC including Director, Senior Manager, Manager, Senior Associate, and Associate, with their tenure at the company lasting from 2007 to 2022. Melissa also gained valuable experience through internships at PwC in alternative investments, banking and capital markets, and human resources. In addition, they served as a Peer Career Advisor, Help-line Advisor, and Law Tutor at Baruch College from 2004 to 2007. Overall, Melissa has a strong background in finance, auditing, and management.

Melissa Austrie attended Baruch College from 2002 to 2006 and obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a major in Accounting. Melissa later became a Certified Public Accountant and is registered with both the California Board of Accountancy and the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy. The exact month of obtaining this certification is not provided.