Shannon Jones, Cpa
About Shannon Jones, Cpa
Shannon Jones, CPA, currently serves as the Assistant Controller at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, a position she has held since 2022. She has a background in accounting and management, having worked previously as an Audit Senior Associate at Grant Thornton LLP and as a Financial Analyst at the same foundation.
Work at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Shannon Jones currently serves as the Assistant Controller at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. In this role, she has been responsible for overseeing financial operations and ensuring compliance with accounting standards since 2022. Prior to her current position, she worked at the same organization as a Financial Analyst from 2017 to 2022. During her tenure, she contributed to various financial projects and analyses that supported the foundation's research initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Shannon Jones holds two degrees from the University of Central Oklahoma. She earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Accounting and a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Management, both completed between 2009 and 2014. This educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in financial principles and management practices, which she applies in her professional roles.
Previous Experience at Grant Thornton LLP
Before joining the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, Shannon Jones worked at Grant Thornton LLP as an Audit Senior Associate from 2014 to 2017. In this capacity, she was involved in auditing financial statements and providing assurance services to clients. Her experience at Grant Thornton contributed to her expertise in financial analysis and compliance.
Career Progression
Shannon Jones has demonstrated a clear career progression in the field of finance and accounting. After completing her education, she began her career at Grant Thornton LLP, where she gained valuable experience in auditing. Following her time there, she transitioned to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, where she has held multiple roles, including Financial Analyst and currently, Assistant Controller. This trajectory reflects her commitment to advancing her career in financial management.