Lee Peglow Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, CA, US

Hollywood, CA, US

Create Music Group is an LA-based global digital music company that provides artists and labels with distribution, rights management, and creative services. We monetize over 12 billion monthly music streams and have collected millions in previously unclaimed revenue for artists and labels.Flighthouse, a division of Create Music Group, is the largest music.

Hollywood, CA, US

Culver City, California, US

• Own US sales forecasting; present weekly financials to executives (CFO, CEO, President).
• Leverage data analytics to drive sales and improve customer economics, resulting in 16% increase in average revenue per user (ARPU).
• Prepare scenario analyses and historic trend analyses to identify strategic opportunities and quantify bottom-line impacts.
• Partner cross-functionally as Finance liaison (e.g., Engineering, Product, Marketing, Content, Legal); build financial models to inform data-driven decisions.
• Evaluate ROI on new features and creative assets influencing customer journey.
• Strategize go-to-market (GTM) for SaaS business model and mobile app.

Culver City, California, US

• Codirected Series C fundraise raising $85M: reviewed letters of intent and term sheets, created multi-year forecasts for growth trajectory, and supported investor relations, including financial reporting distribution
• Supported new business development through strategic assessment and financial modeling
• Oversaw a team of financial analysts, guided their work, and coordinated the overall financial planning and analysis process

Culver City, California, US

• Played pivotal role in Series B fundraise that raised $48M: involved in due diligence process by evaluating multiple revenue streams, building multi-year forecast, and organizing adhoc analysis reports
• Drove annual budget planning process as strategic business partner
• Analyzed topline sales, marketing channels, new product features, and KPI drivers

Culver City, California, US

• Partnered with management and lead the monthly forecasting
• Developed and maintained monthly and quarterly KPI dashboards for Dept. Leads to make informed decisions
• Collaborated with Accounting on tracking OpEx, CapEx, and accruals

Culver City, California, US

• Assisted CFO with monthly budgeting and forecasting activities
• Implemented Bill.com AP automation system to streamline invoice approval and payment processing
• Collaborated with Corporate Controller to build out Quickbooks accounting system

Denver, CO, US

• Built, managed, and strengthened relationships to drive revenue growth while ensuring customer success.
• Negotiated contracts/sales deals with clients and prospects to achieve +5% growth year over year.
• Conducted and presented qualitative and quantitative analysis to influence decisions.
• Coordinated with Legal Department to review contracts to ensure accuracy of lease/license prior to delivery to clients
• Studied market to be aware of competitive landscape and upcoming market trends

New York, NY, US

• Conducted post-production budgeting and forecasting for 15 films
• Produced cost report analyses and reviews to ensure projects stayed on track with plans
• Managed procure-to-pay (P2P) workflow by completing PO requests and analyzing purchase behavior
• Reconciled bank statements and petty cash during month end close process

Los Angeles, US

• Personal assistant to Director Michael Bay during pre-production of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
• Responsible for managing the Director's schedule, setting up appointments, and managing the Director's calendar
• Researched various topics related to film production
• Completed administrative duties while in production office

Universal City, CA, US

• Organized and maintained database of 1500 physical assets to help guarantee continuity of the film
• Business partner to Art, Set Dec, and Costume departments to ensure all assets were used correctly and accounted for
• Responsible for the naming convention, delivery, and storage of assets at Universal Studios so assets were easily searchable and accessible for future use
• Kickstarted the Green Initiative on the film to help make it more environmentally friendly