Industries
Overview
With more than 15 years of experience in delivering comprehensive assurance and advisory services, Michelle Haines is a Director in the firm’s Audit Group. Her expertise spans across a variety of industries including construction, manufacturing, technology, professional services, and not-for-profit organizations. Michelle is adept in managing audit, review, and compilation engagements, consistently delivering high-quality service and timely results.
As an Audit Director, she skillfully handles complex assurance engagements for the firm and effectively coordinates audit engagement staff to complete all fieldwork, always ensuring the delivery of exceptional service. In the past, her role has extended beyond auditing; she also has fulfilled chief financial officer and controller responsibilities for various clients. This includes preparing financial reports and disclosures in accordance with GAAP.
Michelle has demonstrated her ability to navigate risk environments by developing and implementing testing methodologies tailored to her clients’ unique needs. She also played a significant role in the rollout and maintenance of the new ASC 842 Lease Standard.
Industries
Overview
With more than 15 years of experience in delivering comprehensive assurance and advisory services, Michelle Haines is a Director in the firm’s Audit Group. Her expertise spans across a variety of industries including construction, manufacturing, technology, professional services, and not-for-profit organizations. Michelle is adept in managing audit, review, and compilation engagements, consistently delivering high-quality service and timely results.
As an Audit Director, she skillfully handles complex assurance engagements for the firm and effectively coordinates audit engagement staff to complete all fieldwork, always ensuring the delivery of exceptional service. In the past, her role has extended beyond auditing; she also has fulfilled chief financial officer and controller responsibilities for various clients. This includes preparing financial reports and disclosures in accordance with GAAP.
Michelle has demonstrated her ability to navigate risk environments by developing and implementing testing methodologies tailored to her clients’ unique needs. She also played a significant role in the rollout and maintenance of the new ASC 842 Lease Standard.
Proactive
Michelle is a personable, detailed oriented accountant with a great business acumen. She maintains proactive engagement with clients throughout the year to understand their business goals and challenges. She identifies key areas of risk management and proposes effective resolutions. Her strategic planning and oversight of financial reporting have proven instrumental in helping our clients achieve their objectives.
Michelle enjoys finding solutions that not only assist our clients with compliance or accounting matters, but with their day-to-day business needs.
Outside of the Office
Outside of the office, Michelle loves to spend time with her husband and three children. She also enjoys gardening, cooking and traveling.
Certifications & Licenses
- Certified Public Accountant
Memberships & Affiliations
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Illinois CPA Society
Honors & Awards
- 2023 Bronze Stevie Award Winner for Woman of the Year
Education
- B.S., Accountancy, Northern Illinois University
News
ORBA Welcomes Michelle Haines as an Audit and Assurance Director
ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is pleased to announce that Michelle Haines, CPA, has joined the firm as a Director in its Accounting and Assurance Group
