Kate Jaspon

Kate Jaspon

Chief Financial Officer

InspireAtlanta, Georgia, United States

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Experience29+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Versatile Financial Professional with a proven record of accomplishment in all aspects of the Finance, Treasury and Controllership functions. Interdisciplinary team leader with broad based financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, technical accounting and treasury management skills. Proven leader during SEC registrations, acquisitions, divestitures, debt transactions, implementation of enterprise risk management and Sarbanes Oxley and several system projects. Excellence in cultivating internal relationships with cross-functional teams and external relationships with vendors, strategic partners and customers. An ethical leader capable of attracting, motivating and managing diverse, high performing teams to achieve results. Demonstrated success in adapting to and facilitating organizational and process change Energetic and passionate team player; willing to roll-up sleeves, thrives in a challenging, high-growth, fast-paced environment. CPA licensed in Massachusetts. Specialties: ♦ Financial and SEC Reporting ♦ Technical Accounting ♦ Operational Accounting ♦ Sarbanes Oxley ♦ Enterprise Risk Management ♦ Corporate Governance ♦ Contract Administration ♦ Acquisitions & Divestitures ♦ Corporate Treasury

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • GraingerCurrent
    Apr 2021–Present· 5 yrs 5 mos
    • Member, Board of DirectorsCurrent
      Apr 2021–Present
  • InspireCurrent
    Dec 2020–Present· 5 yrs 9 mos
    • Group Chief Financial OfficerCurrent
      Jul 2021–Present
    • Chief Financial Officer, Dunkin' & Baskin Robbins
      Dec 2020–Jun 2021
  • Apr 2017–2020· 2 yrs 9 mos
    • Member, Board
      Apr 2017–2020
  • Dec 2005–Dec 2020· 15 yrs
    • Group Chief Financial Officer
      Apr 2017–Dec 2020
    • Vice President, Finance & Treasury
      Sep 2014–Apr 2017
    • Vice President, Controller & Corporate Treasurer
      Feb 2010–Aug 2014
    • Director, Assistant Controller
      Dec 2005–Feb 2010
  • 1997–Dec 2005· 8 yrs 11 mos
    • Senior Manager, IT Audit
      1997–Dec 2005

Education

BS

Accounting

Babson College

Program on Negotiation (PON) - Executive Education

Negotiation and Leadership

Harvard Law School

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Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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LeadershipManagementGeneral LedgerFinanceAccountingDue DiligenceAccounts ReceivableUS GAAPFinancial AuditsSEC filingsGAAPFinancial ReportingCPAInternal ControlsSarbanes-Oxley ActSarbanes-OxleyFixed AssetsAuditingRevenue RecognitionFinancial Statements