Elevating people, processes and strategic partnerships with calmness and fun spirit- Melissa Sanvictores built her career breaking the accountant stereotype.A University of San Francisco and Columbia University graduate, Melissa fixed financial concerns for businesses from pre-revenue up to 1 billion USD. While detail-oriented, inquisitive, and full of integrity – cornerstones of a great accountant - she crafted her skill set on being the non-traditional accountant – listening to peers, telling the numbers story, and painting the vision for comprehension. After leading finance teams for Thrive Global and Vroom, Melissa took the risk of becoming an entrepreneur, establishing MSV Financial. She became the fractional CFO for companies in consulting, fashion, luxury art, tech, media, and e-commerce. Significant word-of-mouth attracted more clientele across all generations, industries, and revenue stages. Successfully selling her business and joining Milestone, she’s now showcasing her way of accounting nationwide.When not assessing a business strategy, she’s traveling with her partner Scott, talking about cooking and wine or laughing at the antics of Cinny, her calico cat. Recognizing how much the community has supported her, she engages in women leadership groups and entrepreneurial circles to elevate others who want to be more impactful and take ideas to market.