Kathleen Masterson

Senior Vice President

Chief Financial Officer

Kathleen "Kathy" Masterson is the chief financial officer (CFO) of and a senior vice president for the Institute for Intergovernmental Research (IIR). Ms. Masterson is responsible for the strategic planning and management of IIR’s financial operations and processes. She provides oversight and continued development of best practices in accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, grant budgeting and monitoring, internal controls, and financial policies, procedures, and reporting.

Prior to joining IIR in late 2018, Ms. Masterson served as CFO at privately held organizations, where she streamlined accounting processes, enhanced internal controls, developed human resource initiatives, and oversaw benefit programs. She has experience in both domestic and international transactions and training in export compliance procedures. Previously, Ms. Masterson was an editor and global knowledge manager at a software company, where she built a global knowledge base, developed articles for publication, and presented at various user conferences. She has taught upper-division accounting, business, and human resource courses at Flagler College Tallahassee and has advised adult students interested in accounting and business professions.

Ms. Masterson began her professional career as a legal assistant. She developed an interest in accounting and sought the education to become a certified public accountant. She has an active license in the state of Florida and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants. She holds a certificate in grants management and centers her continuing education in the study of evolving technologies, internal controls, and ethics. Throughout her career, Ms. Masterson has served on various boards and professional association committees.

Ms. Masterson earned her master of business administration degree and her bachelor of science degree in management from Florida State University. She received a designation as a certified knowledge manager from the Knowledge Management Certification Board. Ms. Masterson has been trained in ISO 9001:2015 compliance, receiving certificates as an ISO 9001:2015 manager/process owner and internal auditor.