Beverly is a Los Angeles based Production and Entertainment Accountant specializing in features, TV, and the music industry. Known for her attention to detail and solution-focused mindset, she excels in reconciling accounts, preparing budgets, and managing financial records. With a knack for simplifying complex processes, Beverly uses her expertise and tech background, to keep finances accurate, efficient, and aligned with industry needs. Her passion for the entertainment world drives her to support creative projects with precision and insight. See below for a collection of projects and artists that Beverly has had the privilege of supporting.
In this moment, Beverly is interested in utilizing automation and AI to optimize processes, enhance efficiency, and drive innovation within accounting in the film, tv, and music industry.
Interpersonal, Communication, and Spiritual Skills
• Collaboration: working with producers, directors, agents, legal, managers to align on financial aspects
• Client Relations: managing relationships with high-profile clients, talent, agencies, labels, and managers
• Negotiation Skills: discussing budgets, contracts, and payment terms with stakeholders
• Clear Communication: explaining complex financial information to non-financial team members
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/EMDR: experience with therapy to develop greater emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and resilience, enhancing my ability to communicate effectively, manage conflict, and foster positive working relationships
• Mindfulness and Meditation: experience with cultivating focus, emotional balance, and clarity, enhancing my ability to manage stress, maintain composure, and foster positive and effective communication in professional settings
• Intuitive Decision-Making: this skill allows me to assess situations holistically and make thoughtful, well-balanced choices that align with organizational goals and values
• Conflict Resolution: facilitated and resolved conflict between teams to ensure alignment on project goals, maintain efficiency, and foster collaboration across teams
Technical Skills
• Accounting Principles: Proficiency in GAAP
• Entertainment Industry Knowledge: Film, TV, and music production processes, contracts, and budgeting
• Payroll Management: entertainment payroll systems (Cast & Crew, Entertainment Partners, Showbiz)
• Tax Compliance: proficiency in entertainment-specific tax laws including tax credits and incentives in California, Georgia, Virginia
• Software Proficiency: QuickBooks, MovieMagic, PSL+, SmartAccounting, DPO, CASHet, and studio specific apps
• Financial Reporting: preparing profit and loss statements, cash flow reports, and cost reports
• Budgeting and Forecasting: creating, managing, and adjusting budgets
• Cost Tracking: monitoring and managing production costs and ensuring they stay within budget
• Union Compliance: familiarity with union rules and regulations such as SAG-AFTRA, DGA, WGA, IATSE, Teamsters
Analytical Skills
• Attention to Detail: ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, payroll, and expense tracking
• Budgetary Compliance: identifying deviations from financial plans and implementing corrective measures
• Critical Thinking: making logical inferences from patterns or irregular transactions/data
• Investigative Skills: identifying suspicious activities and ability to trace origin of transactions
• Problem-Solving: addressing discrepancies, oversights, and budgetary challenges effectively
• Risk Assessment: evaluating potential financial risks or vulnerabilities
• Data Analysis: evaluating financial data to identify trends, opportunities, and inefficiencies
• Variance Analysis: evaluating differences between actual and expected financial outcomes
Organizational and Project Management Skills
• Digital Organization and Filing Systems: expert at implementation, managing, and regularly reviewing and verifying digital files for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Time Management: meeting tight schedules, financial deadlines, and efficiently handling time-sensitive last-minute changes
• Record-Keeping: maintaining organized and detailed financial records for audits and reports
• Cross-functional team collaboration: working with multiple departments to align financial objectives and ensure project efficiency
• Cloud Collaboration Tools and Project Management Software: Slack, Google Workspace, Asana, Monday.com
• Hiring: onboarding and offboarding crew
Adaptability and Growth
• Adaptability: quickly adjust shifting priorities and unexpected challenges to maintain workflow efficiency
• Learning Orientation: continuously seek opportunities to expand knowledge and enhance skills to be informed
• AI and Automation: leverage AI and automation tools to streamline processes, improve accuracy, and drive innovation
Past Training
• UCLA: Bachelors' Degree in Gender Studies/Critical Race Theory; Film Television & Media
• Entertainment Partners: Production Accounting 101 Certificate
• Series 6, 63 securities licenses
Notable projects and artists Beverly has had the privilege of collaborating within the film, TV, and music space:
Blumhouse: The Exorcist Believer
Warner Bros: Barbie
Searchlight: The Menu
Marvel: Thor Love & Thunder
Apple TV: Ray & Raymond
Netflix: Day Shift
Bay Films/Endeavor: Ambulance
Miramax: He's All That
Showtime: Rita TV Pilot Unaired
Netflix: Space Force
Netflix: Blonde
Heroica Films: Equal Means Equal
Chef Geech
Solo Lucci
Vanchi Ferrari
Prada Leary
Jxst Jones
