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Marisa Geuther is RKL eSolutions’ Director of Sales for the Entertainment Industry. Since joining the team, Marisa has demonstrated a proven track record for success in guiding companies through their digital transformation journeys while maximizing cross-functional efficiencies. Acting as a trusted advisor to each business, she is known for her ability to develop strategic partnerships with C-Suite executives to deliver tangible results and improvements in ROI through the implementation of Sage Intacct.
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The world of production is complex, and things can get confusing fast, particularly if you have multiple projects running at once across different departments, locations, and budgets. Managing the financials behind a full production slate like this can quickly become overwhelming, especially if you’re relying on outdated, inflexible accounting software.
In traditional setups, outdated on-premises accounting systems require physical access to specific machines or networks, limiting flexibility. As productions often involve teams spread across multiple locations, this physical restriction can hinder real-time collaboration and slow down critical processes, contributing to missed deadlines and increased frustration. Modern cloud-based solutions, by contrast, eliminate these barriers, allowing access from anywhere and enabling teams to remain agile and efficient, no matter where they are located.
And not only are these outdated systems inefficient, they also increase the risk of error. In an industry where compliance is non-negotiable and tight deadlines are the norm, the limitations imposed by these systems can send a production off the rails fast.
That’s why production companies across the industry are opting for something better: financial systems that support agility, collaboration, and real-time data. And there’s one, in particular, that’s emerged as a game-changer: Sage Intacct.
Sage Intacct is a cloud-based ERP—that is, an “enterprise resource planning system”— designed to simplify workflows for production companies. Unlike with legacy systems, Sage’s cloud-based approach gives your entire team a “single source of truth” on their production’s finances. With everyone working off the same up-to-date data, your team can manage projects collaboratively in real-time—from any device.
With everything in one place, your team will no longer waste hours—or days—manually re-entering data across systems. And with your entire financial picture into one place, production companies can spot potential cost overruns, allocate resources, and make important decisions quickly.
Plus, with customizable dashboards and alerts, Sage helps prevent problems before they escalate and snowball.
And best of all, Sage’s seamless integration with your other production tools means production companies can grow and scale without worrying about whether their accounting system can keep pace.
One such integration? Sage’s seamless integration with Wrapbook. Production companies using Wrapbook for payroll can sync payroll and purchase order data directly into Sage Intacct in real time. This eliminates the need for manual entry and provides a clear, real-time picture of on-set costs—so your team can watch every dollar as it’s spent.
Matt from Superprime explains:
"We didn’t really have a workspace that we could go into and get the information that we really needed... It was kind of just a dark void."
Until they integrated Wrapbook with Sage Intacct.
For accountants used to old-school tools, this kind of instant visibility is transforming the way they—and their productions—work. They no longer have to wait days for updates—with Sage Intacct and Wrapbook together, finance teams can work more efficiently, spend less time on mind-numbing data entry, and make better decisions, faster.
But, is it really worth the hassle of changing systems? Changing the way a business operates and changing workflows can be daunting especially for companies managing a full production slate. That’s why, with Sage, the transition process is designed around the user.
Switching workflows and adapting to new systems can be challenging, especially for companies managing complex projects. With Sage Intacct, however, the transition is user-centered and straightforward. The Sage experts at RKL start with a discovery phase to understand your needs, then collaborate to customize the system to fit your team. Training is provided, and once complete, implementation begins—ensuring a smooth, seamless switch.
Throughout the process, The RKL team is there for support, offering guidance and answering questions. Plus, regular software updates based on user feedback mean Sage continually evolves to meet your needs, helping your company succeed.
Sage Intacct, paired with Wrapbook, empowers production companies to operate efficiently and scale confidently. By automating financial processes and creating a central source of truth, companies can focus on what truly matters—delivering creative, high-quality productions.
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