Nick Blanchard, Cpa
About Nick Blanchard, Cpa
Nick Blanchard is the Vice President of Finance and Accounting at Curve Dental, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in accounting and finance, having held various positions at companies such as Reznick Group, DecisionLink, and VMware AirWatch.
Work at Curve Dental
Nick Blanchard serves as the VP Finance & Accounting at Curve Dental since 2022. In this role, he has been instrumental in transitioning payroll and benefits providers from ADP to Rippling. He has also implemented Ramp for accounts payable automation and travel & expense reporting. Blanchard led the implementation of Maxio subscription management and revenue recognition software, enhancing financial processes within the organization. Additionally, he has conducted a sales tax nexus study and managed tax filing and compliance processes, including state and federal income tax, sales tax, payroll tax, and K-1 issuances. His contributions extend to leading the initial employee benefit plan audit for the 401(k) plan and managing SVB compliance and debt covenant reporting.
Previous Experience in Finance and Accounting
Before joining Curve Dental, Nick Blanchard held various positions in finance and accounting across multiple organizations. He worked as an Audit Associate at Reznick Group from 2011 to 2012 and later at Ernst & Young from 2012 to 2013. He served as Accounting Manager at Lucas Group, A Korn Ferry Company from 2017 to 2018 and at Operative from 2018 to 2019. Blanchard was promoted to Assistant Controller, Americas at Operative from 2019 to 2020, and then became Controller, Americas from 2020 to 2021. He also worked as Controller at DecisionLink from 2021 to 2022.
Educational Background in Accounting
Nick Blanchard obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from The University of Alabama, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. He furthered his education by earning a Master's degree in Accountancy from the same institution, completing his studies in 2011. This strong educational foundation has equipped him with the knowledge and skills necessary for his roles in finance and accounting.
Key Initiatives and Projects
At Curve Dental, Nick Blanchard has led several key initiatives that have improved financial operations. He implemented Celigo WooCommerce-NetSuite integration, streamlining e-commerce and accounting processes. Blanchard also conducted R&D tax credit studies in both Canada and the U.S., contributing to the company's financial strategy. His leadership in tax compliance and the initial employee benefit plan audit for the 401(k) plan showcases his commitment to ensuring regulatory adherence and financial integrity.