Caitlin Neal, Cpa
About Caitlin Neal, Cpa
Caitlin Neal is an Associate Director of Podcast Finance at Sony Music Entertainment, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in accounting and finance, with previous roles at KPMG US and TouchTunes.
Current Role at Sony Music Entertainment
Caitlin Neal serves as the Associate Director of Podcast Finance within the Global Digital Business at Sony Music Entertainment. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the financial management and strategic planning of the podcast segment. Her role involves overseeing financial operations and ensuring alignment with the company's broader digital initiatives in the music industry.
Previous Experience at KPMG US
Caitlin Neal has extensive experience at KPMG US, where she worked in various audit roles. She began as an Audit Intern in 2011 for two months in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. Following this, she served as an Audit Associate from 2012 to 2014 and progressed to the position of Senior Audit Associate from 2014 to 2016. Her time at KPMG provided her with a strong foundation in auditing and financial analysis.
Experience at TouchTunes
Before joining Sony Music Entertainment, Caitlin Neal worked at TouchTunes as a Senior Accountant from 2016 to 2017. In this role, she was responsible for managing financial records and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Her experience at TouchTunes further developed her skills in financial management within the digital entertainment sector.
Educational Background
Caitlin Neal studied at the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, where she earned her Master of Accounting degree from 2011 to 2012. Prior to this, she completed her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) at the same institution from 2007 to 2011. Her educational background has equipped her with the necessary skills and knowledge for her career in finance and accounting.
Career Progression in Finance
Caitlin Neal has demonstrated a clear progression in her finance career, moving from audit roles at KPMG US to finance management positions at Sony Music Entertainment. She transitioned from Manager of Finance in the Global Digital Business at Sony Music from 2017 to 2019 to her current role as Associate Director. This trajectory reflects her growing expertise and responsibilities in the finance sector.