Rodrigo Baez
About Rodrigo Baez
Rodrigo Baez serves as the Senior Director of Corporate Accounting and Financial Reporting at Inspirato, where he has worked since 2023. He has a strong background in accounting and finance, with experience in various leadership roles across multiple companies.
Work at Inspirato
Rodrigo Baez serves as the Senior Director of Corporate Accounting and Financial Reporting at Inspirato. He has held this position since 2023, working in a hybrid capacity from Denver, Colorado. In this role, he leads the technical accounting group, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the implementation of new accounting standards. Baez is responsible for managing the accuracy and recording of leases, credits, and fixed assets related to Inspirato's real estate portfolio. He also oversees the preparation of SEC reporting and public filings, including quarterly and annual reports and 8-Ks, and is involved in the monthly close process, which includes journal entries, allocations, accruals, and reconciliations.
Education and Expertise
Rodrigo Baez has an extensive educational background in accounting and finance. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Universidad Autonoma de San Luis Potosi, where he studied from 1996 to 2000. He then pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance at the University of St. Thomas in Texas, completing his studies from 2002 to 2004. Additionally, he studied English as a Second Language (ESL) at the University of Houston for one year in 2001-2002. His educational foundation supports his expertise in corporate accounting and financial reporting.
Professional Background
Rodrigo Baez has a diverse professional background in accounting and financial reporting. He began his career at Ernst & Young, where he worked as an Audit Senior Manager for 11 years, from 2004 to 2015, in the Greater Chicago Area. Following this, he held the position of Financial Reporting Manager at Optimas OE Solutions from 2015 to 2018. He then served as Director of Technical Accounting and M&A Support at Vail Resorts for one year, before moving to EchoStar Corporation as Senior Director of Financial Reporting, Technical Accounting, and Compliance from 2019 to 2023.
Achievements in Mentoring and Team Development
Rodrigo Baez has a strong focus on mentoring and developing talent within his teams. He is dedicated to transforming raw talent into high-performing team members. His leadership approach emphasizes skill development and professional growth, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the accounting teams he manages. This commitment to mentorship is a key aspect of his professional philosophy.