Cara Garry

Senior Corporate Financial Analyst at Midland National Life Insurance Company
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States, US

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Credentials

  • Fellow Life Management Institute (FLMI)
    Life Office Management Association
    Jan, 2014
    - Nov, 2024
  • Associate Customer Service (ACS)
    Life Office Management Association
    Oct, 2013
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certified Public Accountant
    American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
    Aug, 2011
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Insurance
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Senior Corporate Financial Analyst
      • Apr 2016 - Dec 2018

    • Financial Accountant II
      • Aug 2012 - Apr 2016

      •Prepare the monthly and quarterly Statutory and GAAP profit and loss statements and other financial reports for management staff as well as regulatory agencies •Research and resolve various accounting or reporting questions applicable to the statutory annual/quarterly statements •Prepare GAAP and Statutory annual audit reports for all entities •Developed a strong understanding of the chart-of-accounts for each reporting entity, understand how the accounts are applied to various… Show more •Prepare the monthly and quarterly Statutory and GAAP profit and loss statements and other financial reports for management staff as well as regulatory agencies •Research and resolve various accounting or reporting questions applicable to the statutory annual/quarterly statements •Prepare GAAP and Statutory annual audit reports for all entities •Developed a strong understanding of the chart-of-accounts for each reporting entity, understand how the accounts are applied to various reporting uses including product reporting & business unit reporting •Analyze financial results for trends and relationships to plan •Prepare monthly journal entries for non-automated accounting and the automated accounting month-end processing •Possess an understanding of the general ledger accounting and financial reporting systems; proficient in the use of various software systems as research tools (SAP. BPC, BEX Analyzer) •Proficient with annual statement preparation/filing software system (eFreedom) •Research and answer queries from the external auditors regarding specific accounting transactions and fluctuation analyses •Perform analyses to identify inefficient processes and develop innovative solutions to improve productivity

    • United States
    • Technology, Information and Internet
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Revenue Accountant
      • Jul 2011 - Aug 2012

      •Problem solved internal client contract and accounting system issues •Prepared month end and quarter end reporting for corporate and in-house management •Compiled and recorded necessary monthly revenue and deferred revenue journal entries •Prepared monthly roll forward schedules, account reconciliations, and other month-end requirements of general ledger accounts •Worked closely with various finance teams and operations teams to ensure that related balance sheet accounts and… Show more •Problem solved internal client contract and accounting system issues •Prepared month end and quarter end reporting for corporate and in-house management •Compiled and recorded necessary monthly revenue and deferred revenue journal entries •Prepared monthly roll forward schedules, account reconciliations, and other month-end requirements of general ledger accounts •Worked closely with various finance teams and operations teams to ensure that related balance sheet accounts and revenue are recorded accurately and completely •Performed account research in Oracle, AssureNet, Yahoo! Custom Systems (Ruby, YCRM, APT) •Trained new team member to use Oracle and associated Yahoo! Custom Systems •Calculated and recorded various monthly/quarterly journal entries •Fulfilled external audit and SOX compliance requests •Gained in-depth knowledge of the Yahoo! products and financial terms of revenue contracts •Trained various managers across the company and in different locations through the use of PowerPoint and online technology as to the revenue recognition requirements for Yahoo! Inc. Show less •Problem solved internal client contract and accounting system issues •Prepared month end and quarter end reporting for corporate and in-house management •Compiled and recorded necessary monthly revenue and deferred revenue journal entries •Prepared monthly roll forward schedules, account reconciliations, and other month-end requirements of general ledger accounts •Worked closely with various finance teams and operations teams to ensure that related balance sheet accounts and… Show more •Problem solved internal client contract and accounting system issues •Prepared month end and quarter end reporting for corporate and in-house management •Compiled and recorded necessary monthly revenue and deferred revenue journal entries •Prepared monthly roll forward schedules, account reconciliations, and other month-end requirements of general ledger accounts •Worked closely with various finance teams and operations teams to ensure that related balance sheet accounts and revenue are recorded accurately and completely •Performed account research in Oracle, AssureNet, Yahoo! Custom Systems (Ruby, YCRM, APT) •Trained new team member to use Oracle and associated Yahoo! Custom Systems •Calculated and recorded various monthly/quarterly journal entries •Fulfilled external audit and SOX compliance requests •Gained in-depth knowledge of the Yahoo! products and financial terms of revenue contracts •Trained various managers across the company and in different locations through the use of PowerPoint and online technology as to the revenue recognition requirements for Yahoo! Inc. Show less

    • United States
    • Financial Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Audit Associate
      • Oct 2009 - Jul 2011

      •Monitored staff & reviewed audit associates work •Managed multiple relationships with partners, managers, and client contacts •Worked under various management styles and diverse team settings •Proven ability to handle heavy workload & experience working under strict deadlines •Worked on public and private organizations in the energy, consumer food products, healthcare, and banking industries (Including Fortune 500 companies) •Audit area experience of Revenue, Accounts… Show more •Monitored staff & reviewed audit associates work •Managed multiple relationships with partners, managers, and client contacts •Worked under various management styles and diverse team settings •Proven ability to handle heavy workload & experience working under strict deadlines •Worked on public and private organizations in the energy, consumer food products, healthcare, and banking industries (Including Fortune 500 companies) •Audit area experience of Revenue, Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payable, Inventory, Fixed Assets, etc. •Performed SOX controls testing & communicated enhancement opportunities to clients •Reviewed for weaknesses in internal controls / implementation strategies Show less •Monitored staff & reviewed audit associates work •Managed multiple relationships with partners, managers, and client contacts •Worked under various management styles and diverse team settings •Proven ability to handle heavy workload & experience working under strict deadlines •Worked on public and private organizations in the energy, consumer food products, healthcare, and banking industries (Including Fortune 500 companies) •Audit area experience of Revenue, Accounts… Show more •Monitored staff & reviewed audit associates work •Managed multiple relationships with partners, managers, and client contacts •Worked under various management styles and diverse team settings •Proven ability to handle heavy workload & experience working under strict deadlines •Worked on public and private organizations in the energy, consumer food products, healthcare, and banking industries (Including Fortune 500 companies) •Audit area experience of Revenue, Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payable, Inventory, Fixed Assets, etc. •Performed SOX controls testing & communicated enhancement opportunities to clients •Reviewed for weaknesses in internal controls / implementation strategies Show less

Education

  • Graduate School, University of South Dakota
    Master's Degree, Professional Accountancy
    2008 - 2009
  • University of South Dakota
    Bachelor's Degree, Accounting
    2004 - 2008

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