Michelle K Braunworth Nunnemaker, MBA

Experience

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  New York Life Insurance Company

  May 2005 - Nov 2022

  Strategically manage daily business operations and functions for the financial reporting of the business unit including data analysis, reporting package results to plan, forecasting financial results, and budgeting expenses. Enhanced experience in sales reporting and assets under management including account analysis, intercompany and accrual journal entries, and fee calculations. Review STAT and GAAP entries, NAIC reporting, and GAAP disclosures. Proactively work with other departments on new product development and enhancing the par model database. Monitor and design internal controls for Sarbanes-Oxley to ensure regulatory policies are in compliance. Work closely with the different areas of the internal business units, corporate areas, and auditors.Key Accomplishments:• Extensive research and development on the Financial Transformation initiative as a key point person. Developed and tested new general ledger accounts, profit centers, and cost centers. Assisted with Analysis for Office reports to incorporate business needs across all areas of Finance.• Proactively assess and revamp financial data reports and spreadsheets in order to optimize IRS tax filing forms.• Proven leadership as the department coordinator for testing and development of new products and develop system fee calculations in the administrative system.• Innovative ideas with revamping the actual and plan results spreadsheets and database.• Received nominations for and involved in the NYL Connect Leadership program and a Finance Peer Leadership Circle Show less Ensures accuracy of the accounting guidelines and proactively provide financial support and statements. Assess trend and account analysis, STAT and GAAP entry review, and financial disclosures that are critical to adhere to accounting standards. NAIC and SEC exhibits and schedules are done annually. Proactively work with the internal and external auditors and other departments, as well as management teams to introduce new products, accounting regulations, controls, and financial accuracy. Key Accomplishments:• Proven track record of providing innovative ideas and developed the reconciliations in disclosures as required by the Securities and Exchange Commission to improve overall work efficiency. • Assessed and implemented a program for the SEC to reduce time and maintain records accurately.• Quick advancement from staff to management level by proving continuous improvements and comprehensive knowledge while working in a fast-paced environment.• Ability to lead and develop a team of staff and senior level accountants. Show less

  • Senior Associate (formerly Second Vice President)

    Nov 2012 - Nov 2022

  • Director of Accounting

    Mar 2006 - Nov 2012

  • Assistant Accountant

    May 2005 - Mar 2006
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  Prudential Financial

  Nov 2022 - now

  Manager