Michelle Grover

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DISC Type : i

Chief Financial Officer at Costello's Ace Hardware | Long Island

Melville, New York, United States

Overview

Michelle Grover is a Global Chief Financial Officer and CPA with over two decades of experience driving growth and transformation. Specializing in financial rigor and operational excellence, she has led complex, cross-border initiatives in the U. S. , UK, South Africa, Canada, and Australia. Michelle began her career at KPMG after earning a B. S. in Accounting from LIU Post.

Her experience includes leading financial operations and integrations across North America, Europe, Africa, and Australia.

Personality Overview

Amiable & Agreeable

Consensus Focused

Story Driven

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.  They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.

Topics They Care About

Global Finance
Her career involves leading financial modernization and consolidation for organizations with operations in the UK, Canada, South Africa, and Australia.
Acquisition Integration
She has hands-on experience leading post-acquisition integrations, including setting up entire finance, HR, and payroll departments from scratch.
Franchise Operations
Served as CFO for Minuteman Press, a global franchise with over 1, 000 locations, where she focused on modernization and regulatory compliance.

Media Appearances

Michelle has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2025
Chief Financial Officer at Costello's Ace Hardware | Long Island
1-2020 - 4-2025
Chief Financial Officer at Minuteman Press
5-2012 - 1-2020
Chief Financial Officer at Elite Marketing Group
6-2009
Chief Financial Officer at Welcome Wagon
3-2005 - 6-2009
Divison Controller at Welcome Wagon

Education

1989 - 1993
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Accounting from LIU Post

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Insights For Selling To Michelle

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries
  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible
  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence

DONT's

  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Michelle is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Michelle

  • They will hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Michelle move?

  • Even when they are constantly engaged, they do not reach decisions quickly.
  • Can Michelle take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Michelle

Personality Compatibility


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