Derek Smith is an experienced finance professional currently serving as Assistant Controller at Probo Medical since October 2021, where responsibilities also include Director of Financial Planning and Analysis and Accounting Manager. Prior to this role, Derek held various positions at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK from August 2016 to October 2021, including Accounting Supervisor, Financial Analyst, Senior Accountant, and Staff Accountant. Derek's career began at Sullivan Cleaning Co. Inc. as a Janitor from July 2009 to July 2016. Educationally, Derek earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Ball State University between 2013 and 2016, and attended Ivy Tech Community College-East Central from 2012 to 2013.