Gus Rodriguez, Cpa, Cfa, Cfe
About Gus Rodriguez, Cpa, Cfa, Cfe
Gus Rodriguez is a Branch Chief at the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission, overseeing the Energy, Financial Services, and Life Sciences Groups within the Division of Corporation Finance. He has extensive experience in financial reporting and compliance, having reviewed numerous public offerings and consulted on complex accounting issues.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Gus Rodriguez has served as Branch Chief in the Energy, Financial Services, and Life Sciences Groups within the Division of Corporation Finance at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission since 2008. In this role, he has reviewed over 500 initial public offerings, including those from emerging growth companies and foreign private issuers. He has supervised the review of registration statements for several initial bitcoin offerings. His responsibilities also include consulting with accountants and attorneys in the Division of Enforcement regarding non-compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations.
Education and Expertise
Gus Rodriguez holds a Master of Business Taxation from the University of Southern California, obtained between 2013 and 2016. He also earned a Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management from Penn State University in 2013. His academic background includes an MBA with a concentration in Finance from the University of Miami, a Master of International Public Policy from The Johns Hopkins University, and a Master of Science in Management of Information Technology from the University of Virginia. He has a Bachelor of Science from Florida International University.
Professional Background
Prior to his current role, Gus Rodriguez worked in various positions across multiple organizations. He served as Director of Investments at Assurant Group from 1995 to 2000 and held the position of Senior Accountant at Price Waterhouse from 1984 to 1989. He also worked at Toyota USA as Manager of Financial Reporting and Accounting Manager for Subsidiaries. Additionally, he was an Adjunct Professor at George Mason University and Keller Graduate School of Management, teaching Financial and Managerial Accounting and Corporate Finance, respectively.
Achievements in Financial Reporting
Gus Rodriguez has extensive experience in identifying and analyzing complex financial reporting issues across various industries, including life sciences, financial services, energy, transportation, and manufacturing. His role at the SEC involves interacting with Chief Financial Officers and Controllers to determine appropriate accounting policies and disclosures for novel accounting issues. He has played a significant role in the oversight of capital market transactions and compliance with financial regulations.