Kimberly Jaap
About Kimberly Jaap
Kimberly Jaap is a Senior Manager of Fixed Assets at Shamrock Foods Company, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in accounting and finance, having held various leadership positions at companies such as US Foods, Comdisco, and Bank of the West.
Current Role at Shamrock Foods
Kimberly Jaap serves as the Senior Manager of Fixed Assets at Shamrock Foods Company. She has held this position since 2021, contributing her expertise in asset management and accounting. Her role involves overseeing the fixed assets department, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and optimizing asset utilization. Shamrock Foods is based in Phoenix, Arizona, where Jaap applies her extensive experience to enhance the company's financial operations.
Previous Experience at US Foods
Jaap worked at US Foods for a decade, from 2006 to 2016. During her tenure, she held the position of Director of Accounting, where she managed various accounting functions and contributed to financial strategy. Following this role, she served as the Director of Fixed Assets and Leases from 2016 to 2018. This experience provided her with a solid foundation in asset management within the food service industry.
Background in Lease Accounting
Before her time at US Foods, Jaap worked at Comdisco for 17 years, from 1987 to 2004, as the Senior Manager of Lease Accounting. In this role, she was responsible for managing lease agreements and ensuring accurate financial reporting. This position allowed her to develop a deep understanding of lease structures and compliance, which she later applied in her subsequent roles.
Education and Expertise
Jaap earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from DePaul University, studying from 1983 to 1987. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance from the same institution between 1994 and 1997. Her educational background has equipped her with the necessary skills to excel in financial management and accounting roles throughout her career.
Career Progression and Roles
Throughout her career, Jaap has held various significant positions in accounting and finance. She worked at Spirit Finance as the Director of Leasing for nine months in 2005 to 2006 and later served as Vice President of Treasury & Capital Markets Accounting at Bank of the West from 2018 to 2021. These roles have contributed to her extensive knowledge and experience in financial operations and asset management.