Derek Melson, CPA

Manager

Contact
Derek

Location

Remote

Core Services

Audit & Assurance
Audit & Assurance
Tax
Tax

Areas of Expertise

Construction & Real Estate
Construction & Real Estate
Manufacturing & Distribution
Manufacturing & Distribution
Nonprofit
Nonprofit

Derek is a tax and accounting professional with a well-rounded background in both industry and public accounting. At ODC, he focuses on helping clients navigate complex tax requirements and business decisions, while also working on financial statements to maintain a strong foundation in core accounting. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in accounting from Athens State University and later completed his Master’s degree in accounting in 2015, the same year he earned his CPA license. Derek began his career as a cost accountant in the manufacturing sector before transitioning into public accounting in 2016. Derek lives in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, with his wife and their three daughters. Outside of work, he enjoys family trips to Disney World, the beach, and visiting relatives in North Carolina. At home, you’ll often find him poolside or at a soccer or softball field.