Jana Hargrave
About Jana Hargrave
Jana Hargrave serves as the Chief Accounting Officer at Spark Energy, a position she has held since 2020. She has a background in accounting with experience at PwC and various roles within Spark Energy.
Work at Spark Energy
Jana Hargrave currently serves as the Chief Accounting Officer at Spark Energy, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she oversees the company's accounting operations and financial reporting. Prior to her current position, she worked at Spark Energy in various capacities, including Assistant Controller from 2016 to 2017 and Controller from 2017 to 2020. Her experience at Spark Energy spans over four years, contributing significantly to the company's financial management.
Previous Experience at PwC
Before joining Spark Energy, Jana Hargrave worked at PwC as an Assurance Senior Manager for 14 years, from 2002 to 2016. During her tenure in the Houston, Texas area, she gained extensive experience in audit and assurance services, working with a diverse range of clients. This role provided her with a strong foundation in accounting principles and practices, which she later applied in her positions at Spark Energy.
Education and Expertise
Jana Hargrave holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Mississippi College and a Master’s Degree in Accounting from the University of Mississippi. Her educational background has equipped her with a solid understanding of accounting principles and practices, which she has applied throughout her career in various accounting roles. This academic foundation supports her expertise in financial management and reporting.
Career Progression
Jana Hargrave's career progression reflects her growth in the accounting field. After her role at PwC, she transitioned to Spark Energy, where she initially served as Assistant Controller for eight months. She then advanced to the position of Controller, where she worked for three years before becoming the Chief Accounting Officer. This trajectory demonstrates her increasing responsibilities and contributions to the financial operations of Spark Energy.