Michael Almeida
Senior Manager - Assurance
Michael is a Senior Manager in the Assurance team focusing on attest engagements in our Investors Backed Group. He takes pride in forging strong client relationships and in providing outstanding client service and places emphasis on simplifying the complexities of accounting and auditing for his clients to ensure they understand the fundamentals behind the subject matter so that he can better support them in making sound business decisions.
Michael joined Wiss with six years of experience in public accounting. In his former role, he was a part of the Financial Services practice, primarily performing integrated audits of the firm’s financial institution clients. Michael also has experience in the banking industry in different roles varying from retail to audit.
Education
BS – Accounting
New Jersey City University
Certified Public Accountant
Professional Affiliations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants
Beyond Wiss
Michael is a proud husband and a father to a little girl. He loves spending time with his family, traveling, and learning new crafts such as woodworking. He is a big sports enthusiast and proud fan of SL Benfica, the Green Bay Packers, and the New Jersey Devils.
Fun Facts
What’s a piece of advice you’d tell your younger self?
Don’t be afraid to be uncomfortable.
If you could be or do anything (money restraints aside), what would you be or do?
I would join the military. I have always been interested in doing something that I believe serves a bigger purpose than for yourself.
