
Overview
Ryan is an Assurance Partner specializing in Manufacturing and Distribution at Aprio and leads the firm’s Nashville office. His clients range from pre-revenue startups to companies generating over $500 million in revenue. He works closely with CFOs, CEOs, controllers, and business owners in manufacturing, distribution, and other commercial sectors. In addition to being a manufacturing and distribution CPA, Ryan serves as a financial reporting advisor and business growth partner to his clients.
Experience
Since beginning his public accounting career in 2008, Ryan has led internal and external audits, reviews, and compilations for companies with complex structures, including international subsidiaries and consolidated financial statements. He has also been heavily involved in due diligence and transaction advisory services for mergers and acquisitions. In his current practice within Aprio, Ryan advises clients on growth initiatives such as equity transactions, debt agreements, and vendor negotiations. Ryan also collaborates with Aprio’s specialty teams to identify tax credits and operational efficiencies that drive bottom-line results. One of his career highlights includes helping a client restructure their pricing model, resulting in a profit increase of over $1 million.
Education & Affiliations
Ryan earned his Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Lipscomb University. He is a Certified Public Accountant in Tennessee and a Certified Fraud Examiner. He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Tennessee Society of CPAs (TSCPA), and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).
Ryan currently serves as President of the Nashville Chapter of the TSCPA. In addition, he is the President of the Board of Directors and serves on the Finance Committee for Room In The Inn. A graduate of the 2015 Young Leaders Council of Williamson County, Ryan was also recognized as one of Nashville Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 in 2021.
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