Eric Smetana

Eric Smetana has extensive work experience in finance and accounting roles. Eric is currently serving as the Vice President of Finance at Symmetry Lending since October 2021. Before that, they worked as a Director of Accounting & Transaction Services at MorganFranklin Consulting from September 2020 to October 2021. In this role, they specialized in solutions for M&A Due Diligence, IPO & Audit Readiness, SPAC Transactions, SEC & Financial Reporting, and Risk Advisory.

Prior to joining MorganFranklin Consulting, Eric held the position of Senior Director of Financial Reporting at Envision Healthcare from November 2017 to September 2020. In this role, they were responsible for all public filings, including 10-Qs and 10-Ks, and worked closely with Big Four auditors.

Before Envision Healthcare, Eric worked at EY from August 2013 to November 2017 as a Senior Manager in Assurance Services. Eric executed complex audit engagements, built and maintained relationships with clients, and provided strategic insights.

Eric also has experience as an Audit Manager at Crowe Horwath LLP from February 2011 to August 2013, where they managed multiple audit teams and provided technical guidance. Eric started their career at NSBN LLP in January 2004 as a Manager, specializing in nonprofit organizations, escrow companies, and employee benefit plans.

Overall, Eric Smetana has a diverse background in finance and accounting, with expertise in financial reporting, audit, risk advisory, and transaction services.

Eric Smetana attended the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee from 1998 to 2003, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting and Finance. In addition to their degree, Eric holds certifications as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, and as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) from both the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants and the California Board of Accountancy. However, the specific months and years that they obtained these certifications were not provided.