Tara Kanavel

About Tara Kanavel

A motivated and highly engaged accounting and finance leader with more than 15 years of experience with the ability to strategize, engage and develop teams, execute through complex projects, resolve issues and maintain dedicated business partner support. I have a passion for getting things done in a surrounding that encourages diversity of thought. My experience includes:Building and leading large teams with a dedication and focus on development and engagementLeading teams through multiple high priority tasks simultaneouslyStrategic and project development, prioritization and execution, with ability to obtain operational and resource efficienciesExecutive level communications Simplifying complex tasks and ability to adapt to new concepts quickly

Experience

1. AVP, Investment Controllership

   Nationwide

   Oct 2021 — Present

Education

• Franklin University

  BA, Accounting, Forensic Accounting

  2007 — 2009

• Columbus State Community College

  AS, Accounting

  2003 — 2007

• Central Ohio Technical College

  Tech Prep, Accounting Focus

  2001 — 2003

Skills

• Reconciliation
• Peoplesoft
• Account Reconciliation
• Financial Accounting
• Critical Thinking
• Process Improvement
• Risk Management
• General Ledger
• Cash Flow
• Financial Statements
• Insurance
• Microsoft Office
• Auditing
• Analysis
• Gaap
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Financial Analysis
• Tax
• Financial Reporting
• Consolidation
• Accounting