Kevin Phu
About Kevin Phu
Kevin Phu is a Senior Manager of Finance at FreeWheel, where he has worked since 2018. He leads cross-functional initiatives and manages various financial operations while representing the company on Comcast Cable Finance's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee.
Work at FreeWheel
Kevin Phu has been serving as the Senior Manager of Finance at FreeWheel since 2018. In this role, he leads cross-functional initiatives that involve Finance, Product, Engineering, Operations, and Sales to develop the necessary infrastructure, data, and processes for scaling the company. He oversees the monthly operational revenue calculations for five different revenue streams and manages pricing, operational revenue, and sales commission payouts for products within the Media & Marketplace division. Additionally, he represents FreeWheel on the Comcast Cable Finance's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) committee.
Previous Experience
Before joining FreeWheel, Kevin Phu held several finance-related positions. He worked as a Senior Consultant at Deloitte from 2007 to 2011, where he gained significant experience in financial consulting. Following this, he served as Supervisor of Finance & Operations at JetBlue from 2013 to 2018. He also worked briefly as a Senior Manager of Operational Finance at Compass in 2018. Earlier in his career, he was a Manager at Brixmor Property Group from 2011 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Phu earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and a Master's degree in Taxation from St. John's University, specifically from The Peter J. Tobin College of Business. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in finance, operational revenue management, and taxation, which he applies in his current role at FreeWheel.
Leadership and Team Management
In his position at FreeWheel, Kevin Phu manages a team of four direct reports. He is responsible for the commissions life cycle, which includes goal setting, attainment calculation, and payout processes. His leadership role involves coordinating efforts across various departments to ensure efficient operations and effective financial management.