Rebecca Rodriguez
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Finance and Accounting Manager with 10 years of proven experience in the events and entertainment industry.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
On Location Experiences
11.2021 - Current
- Manage a team of 3 direct reports responsible for finance and accounting deliverables for NFL Events, the Super Bowl, and Motorsports, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Collaborate with P&L leads to manage forecasts weekly.
- Established and streamlined weekly financial reporting processes, enhancing visibility for senior management.
- Review monthly close financials and journals for accuracy.
- Implemented Certify (T&E software), training over 200 employees, which increased expense reporting efficiency by 30%.
- Work closely with financial systems administrator to ensure automation systems function correctly.
Project Controller, Music Experiences
On Location Experiences
10.2015 - 11.2021
- Responsible for creating and managing 100+ budgets, forecasts, and event settlements per year.
- Assessed financial impact of event through life cycle of project; providing guidance to project managers and corporate controller.
- Prepared month end close entries for 10-15 events per month. Including large festivals and tours such as Coachella and Metallica Worldwide Tour.
- Reconciled all revenue and reviewed contracts as needed for settlement.
- Managed on-site finance at large scale events such as Coachella, EDC, and internationally at CID Presents Mexico events.
- Implemented on-site spending process and procedures through Certify.
Financial Analyst
Jukin Media, Inc.
09.2013 - 10.2015
- Responsible for US and international revenue reporting to C-Suite management monthly.
- Managed billing and collections team of 2.
- Established month end process review for all revenue streams.
- Implemented Salesforce and lead training process for sales team.
- Assisted in transitioning accounting system from Quickbooks to Oracle.
- Set up bad debt process.
Education
BBA - Finance
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05.2013
Skills
- NetSuite, Oracle, Quickbooks, Salesforce software proficiency
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Staff Management
- Policies and procedures development
- Management Training
Timeline
Finance Manager
On Location Experiences
11.2021 - Current
Project Controller, Music Experiences
On Location Experiences
10.2015 - 11.2021
Financial Analyst
Jukin Media, Inc.
09.2013 - 10.2015
BBA - Finance
Temple University