Jared Jones, Cpa, Cma
About Jared Jones, Cpa, Cma
Jared Jones is the Vice President of Finance at Orbit, where he has worked since 2020. He holds a Six Sigma Greenbelt certification and possesses expertise in Excel and SQL, with a strong background in financial management and strategic pricing.
Work at Orbit
Jared Jones has been serving as the Vice President of Finance at Orbit since 2020. In this role, he oversees financial operations, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and compliance. Prior to his current position, he held several roles within Orbit, including Corporate Controller from 2017 to 2020 and Accounting Director from 2012 to 2017. His experience at Orbit spans over a decade, during which he also worked as a Cost Accounting Manager from 2011 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Jared Jones studied at Weber State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from 2002 to 2007 and a Master's degree in Accounting from 2010 to 2011. He holds certifications as a CPA and CMA, demonstrating his proficiency in accounting and financial management. Additionally, he possesses a Six Sigma Greenbelt certification, indicating his expertise in process improvement and quality management.
Background
Before joining Orbit, Jared Jones worked at Water & Power Technologies as a Project Accountant from 2007 to 2011. His professional journey includes extensive experience in financial management, particularly in managing intercompany transactions and eliminations, which are essential for accurate consolidated financial statements. His strong background also includes strategic customer pricing ownership, focusing on setting pricing strategies to maximize profitability.
Technical Skills
Jared Jones has advanced skills in Excel, which enable him to perform complex data manipulation and financial modeling. He is also proficient in SQL Queries, essential for data analysis and financial reporting. These technical skills support his role in finance, allowing him to effectively manage and analyze financial data.