Melissa Mick serves as senior vice president and corporate controller for Scripps Networks Interactive, a leading developer of high-profile content for popular lifestyle media brands HGTV, DIY Network, Food Network, Cooking Channel, Travel Channel and Great American Country. In this role, Mick provides financial leadership and direction to the monthly close process, financial reporting, accounting policies development and oversight, and internal control activities that support the accuracy and timeliness of the financial statements for the company.
Prior to Scripps Networks, she served as chief accounting officer and vice president controller at MedExpress Urgent Care – based in Pittsburgh – where she managed the entire accounting function, including financial reporting, accounts payable, payroll, tax, and treasury. During her time with MedExpress, Mick centralized the accounts payable and payroll teams, implemented financial controls around the close process, and negotiated several favorable contracts with vendors. Prior to that, she spent 15 years with L Brands Inc. (formerly Limited Brands Inc.) and Express Inc. in various roles of increasing responsibilities within finance and accounting. She started her professional career as an auditor in public accounting with both a regional firm and Ernst & Young LLP.
Mick is a graduate of Ohio University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration. She also is a certified public accountant.