Gina Cunningham , Cpa, MBA
About Gina Cunningham , Cpa, MBA
Gina Cunningham is a Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis at Fidelity & Guaranty Life, where she has worked since 2018. She has a strong background in accounting and finance, with experience in managing significant investment assets and navigating organizational changes during mergers and acquisitions.
Current Role at Fidelity & Guaranty Life
Gina Cunningham serves as the AVP of Financial Planning and Analysis at Fidelity & Guaranty Life, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she is responsible for analyzing invested assets totaling approximately $25 billion. Cunningham ensures that accounting records are maintained in compliance with both U.S. Statutory and U.S. GAAP standards. Her work involves representing the Financial Planning & Analysis team on projects that explore new investment alternatives, focusing on the implications of statutory and GAAP accounting treatments.
Previous Experience at Brokers International
Before her current role, Cunningham worked at Brokers International as the Director of Accounting from 2014 to 2015. During her one-year tenure in Panora, Iowa, she gained valuable experience in accounting practices and financial management. This position contributed to her expertise in managing financial operations and navigating the complexities of accounting in a corporate environment.
Career Progression at Fidelity & Guaranty Life
Cunningham's career at Fidelity & Guaranty Life includes a previous role as AVP of Investment Accounting & Reporting from 2015 to 2018. This three-year experience in Des Moines, Iowa, allowed her to further develop her skills in investment accounting and reporting, laying the groundwork for her subsequent promotion to AVP of Financial Planning and Analysis.
Educational Background
Cunningham's educational journey includes a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance from Iowa State University - Ivy College of Business, where she studied from 1993 to 1997. She later pursued a Master of Business Administration at the University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business, completing her studies from 2011 to 2014. This academic foundation supports her extensive knowledge in financial planning and analysis.
Skills in Change Management
Cunningham has successfully managed change and transition within her teams, particularly during periods of expanded role responsibilities and various merger and acquisition-related initiatives. Her ability to navigate these changes demonstrates her leadership skills and adaptability in a dynamic financial environment.