Tara Benavides
About Tara Benavides
Tara Benavides is a Financial Reporting Manager with extensive experience in financial reporting and analysis. She has worked for several companies, including Exeter Finance and ClubCorp, and holds degrees in Accounting from The University of Texas at Dallas and The University of Texas at San Antonio.
Current Role at Exeter Finance
Tara Benavides serves as the Financial Reporting Manager at Exeter Finance, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing financial reporting processes and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Her tenure at Exeter Finance has lasted for four years, during which she has contributed to the company's financial operations in Irving, Texas.
Previous Experience in Financial Reporting
Before joining Exeter Finance, Tara Benavides worked as a Financial Reporting Manager at ClubCorp from 2019 to 2020. Her experience in financial reporting also includes a role as a Senior Financial Reporting Analyst at Exeter Finance from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she served as a Senior SEC Reporting Analyst at Invitation Homes from 2015 to 2018, where she focused on regulatory reporting and compliance.
Early Career at The Gummer Group, LLC
Tara Benavides began her career at The Gummer Group, LLC, where she worked as Audit Staff from 2014 to 2015. She also held a position as Tax Staff at the same company from 2013 to 2014. These roles provided her with foundational experience in auditing and tax compliance, contributing to her expertise in financial reporting.
Educational Background in Accounting
Tara Benavides holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting from The University of Texas at Dallas, where she studied from 2011 to 2013. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting from The University of Texas at San Antonio, completing her studies from 2007 to 2010. Her educational background has equipped her with the knowledge necessary for her roles in financial reporting.