Erik Blyar, CPA
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Experience
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CNM LLP
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United States
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Accounting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Associate Director
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Jun 2021 - Present
Irvine, California, United States
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Manager
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Dec 2018 - Jun 2021
Irvine ATS Manager - Led multiple engagements centered around ASC 606 which included drafting technical memorandums, contract matrices, and preparing disclosures. - Led an ASC 842 implementation project that involved validating ASC 842 system, identifying errors within the ASC 842 system, analyzing service contracts for potential embedded leases, and drafting the technical memorandum. - Drafting technical memorandums around: a. ASC 470 for debt modifications b. Preferred Stock… Show more ATS Manager - Led multiple engagements centered around ASC 606 which included drafting technical memorandums, contract matrices, and preparing disclosures. - Led an ASC 842 implementation project that involved validating ASC 842 system, identifying errors within the ASC 842 system, analyzing service contracts for potential embedded leases, and drafting the technical memorandum. - Drafting technical memorandums around: a. ASC 470 for debt modifications b. Preferred Stock issuance c. Restructuring and Termination costs d. Segments, Business Combination Purchase Accounting e. Derivative accounting f. ASC 810 - Formalizing accounting policies - Evaluating the accounting implications of investments (preferred stock, note issuance, warrants, common stock) and examining the investments for potential embedded derivatives. - Financial statement and disclosure drafting under GAAP and IFRS, CRS Manager - Led an Internal Audit SOX Compliance project for the largest client in the Orange County office which included: a. Driving the Client’s SOX compliance team through the external and internal audit process b. Testing and reviewing internal controls c. Identifying and assisting management in remediating deficiencies timely d. Initial point of contact for external audit to relieve Management’s administrative burden - Assisted and advised companies through the pre-IPO process which included: a. Internal Control Gap Assessments b. Drafting Process Narratives c. Creating internal controls to mitigate exposed financial reporting risks, d. Material Weakness Remediation e. Overseeing the project management and keeping the client on track with remediation plans
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Audit Senior
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Sep 2013 - Nov 2018
Costa Mesa, CA • Execute all phases of the audit process including planning, analysis of internal control compliance, substantive testing, financial analysis, review and presentation of audit findings to management, and preparation of financial statements. • Lead group audits and quarterly reviews of SEC registered Company, with 12/31 year-end calendar. Leading a team of 4 staff, and three managers • Lead senior on PCAOB Quarterly Review of a SEC Registrant Medical Assisted Living/Skilled Nursing… Show more • Execute all phases of the audit process including planning, analysis of internal control compliance, substantive testing, financial analysis, review and presentation of audit findings to management, and preparation of financial statements. • Lead group audits and quarterly reviews of SEC registered Company, with 12/31 year-end calendar. Leading a team of 4 staff, and three managers • Lead senior on PCAOB Quarterly Review of a SEC Registrant Medical Assisted Living/Skilled Nursing Facility, with 12/31 year-end calendar. Leading a team of two staff, and three managers • Experience in a wide variety of industries, including technology, food and chemical manufacturing, insurance, real estate, asset management which included pension asset management, mutual funds, and real estate management company, consumer business, payroll software and service, life science, and skilled nursing and assisted living. • Managed multiple audit engagements at the same time, ensured all audit seniors, staff, and managers completed each respective tasks to complete the audit/review • Lead Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Section 404 projects including walkthroughs of client’s process, testing the effectiveness of internal controls. • Lead Senior on an IPO, carve-out, and new private company engagements that consisted of a group audit, opening balance sheet and two fiscal years under audit. • Lead senior on numerous drafts of the S-11 document, which enhanced my understanding and knowledge of the requirements for a registration document. • Exposure to complex accounting issues, including the following: ASC 320 Other than temporary impairment on investments, ASC 350 Impairment on Goodwill and Intangibles, ASC 360 Real Estate Sales, ASC 970 Cost of Sales using Relative Sales Value method, ASC 606 Revenue Standard, ASC 810 Consolidation, ASC 323 Equity method investment that had a basis difference, and ASC 230 Statement of Cash Flow Show less
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Host/Expo/Busser/Server
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Aug 2011 - Aug 2013
• Worked my way through the ranks of the restaurant industry from a host to a expediter, to a busser, then to a server
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Audit Intern
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Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
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Branch Manager
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Mar 2011 - Aug 2011
Irvine • Managed and operated a profitable personal business, exceeding $39,000 in sales • Completed jobs under budget while providing excellent service to clients • Hired, trained, and supervised a team of two to six painters • Performed inventory count on all supplies, and ensured all parties had sufficient materials to not impede operations • Developed customer and personnel relationships, and ensured customers were 100% satisfied with work performed
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Busser/Expo
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May 2009 - Sep 2010
Irvine
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Education
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California State University-Fullerton
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business Administration and Management, Accounting