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Michelle Belfont, CPA

Senior Manager

Professional Summary

Michelle Belfont is a Senior Manager at Councilor with 35 years of experience. She works as a strategic partner to automotive dealership executives, providing tax planning and consulting services to align their personal and business financial needs.

Michelle joined Councilor in 1992 and excels at building long-lasting client relationships, some of which have spanned more than three decades. She manages complex, multi-entity accounting environments, particularly for clients with multiple dealership locations.

She also advises clients through major dealership transitions, including ownership changes and sales, helping leadership teams navigate tax implications and financial reporting requirements.

  • Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA)
  • Greater Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants (GWSCPA)
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Maryland
  • B.S. Economics, Allegheny College
  • MBA, State University of New York at Buffalo