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Jonathan H. Jones

Director, Finance at Universal Destinations & Experiences

Jonathan H. Jones, CPA has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Their most recent position was at Universal Destinations & Experiences, where they held the role of Director of Finance starting in November 2022. Prior to that, they worked their way up through the finance department, starting as a Senior Analyst in Assurance & Advisory in October 2015, then progressing to Manager and subsequently Senior Manager roles before assuming the Director position.

Before joining Universal Destinations & Experiences, Jonathan gained extensive experience at EY, where they worked as a Senior Auditor in Assurance Services from October 2013 to September 2015. Jonathan started as a Staff Auditor in Assurance Services in August 2011 and served in that role until their promotion.

Jonathan's career began as a Graduate Assistant at Murray State University in August 2010, where they supported various departments with administrative and financial tasks. Before their graduate role, they interned at the Country Music Association (CMA) in the Finance and Administration department from May 2009 to August 2009.

Overall, Jonathan has a strong background in finance and assurance services, with expertise acquired from their roles at Universal Destinations & Experiences, EY, and their internships at CMA.

Jonathan H. Jones, CPA attended Murray State University from 2006 to 2010, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business with a major in Accounting. Following this, they pursued further education at the same university from 2010 to 2011, earning a Master of Business Administration with an Accounting Option.

In addition to their educational background, Jonathan has obtained various certifications. In May 2014, they became a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Florida through the Florida State Board of Accountancy. Furthermore, they obtained an inactive CPA license in Tennessee from the Tennessee State Board of Accountancy in December 2012.

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Timeline

  • Director, Finance

    November, 2022 - present

  • Sr Manager Finance

    April, 2019

  • Manager Finance

    January, 2016

  • Sr Analyst Assurance Advisory

    October, 2015