Barbara Downes
About Barbara Downes
Barbara Downes serves as a Controller, a position she has held since 2012. She earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Arkansas Tech University and previously worked as a Staff Accountant for 17 years.
Work at Saint Mary's Health Network
Barbara Downes has served as the Controller at Saint Mary's Health Network since 2012. In this role, she oversees financial operations, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and compliance with regulations. Her responsibilities include managing budgets, financial forecasting, and financial analysis to support the organization's strategic goals.
Education and Expertise
Barbara Downes earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree with a focus on Accounting from Arkansas Tech University. This educational background provides her with a solid foundation in financial principles, accounting practices, and business management, which she applies in her current role as Controller.
Background
Before joining Saint Mary's Health Network, Barbara Downes worked as a Staff Accountant from 1995 to 2012. During her 17 years in this position, she gained extensive experience in accounting practices, financial reporting, and compliance, which contributed to her qualifications for her current role.
Professional Experience
Barbara Downes has accumulated over 29 years of experience in the accounting field, with a significant portion spent in various roles. Her career trajectory includes a long tenure as a Staff Accountant, where she developed skills that are essential for her current responsibilities as Controller.