Lyman J De Priest
About Lyman J De Priest
Lyman J De Priest serves as a FAAS Supervisor at Marcum LLP in Connecticut, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in accounting and auditing, with experience at several prominent firms and roles in the hospitality industry.
Work at Marcum
Lyman J De Priest serves as a FAAS Supervisor at Marcum LLP, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on providing financial advisory services, leveraging his extensive background in audit and assurance. His work involves implementing efficient work objectives using Audit Authoritative Guidance-PCAOB, ensuring compliance and enhancing financial processes for clients.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Marcum, Lyman J De Priest accumulated diverse experience across several organizations. He worked at EY as a Senior IA Consultant from 2020 to 2022, and prior to that, he held roles at Deloitte, including Audit & Assurance Staff and Advisory Consultant. His experience also includes positions at Marriott Hotels, Protiviti, and Budderfly, showcasing a strong background in customer service, auditing, and consulting.
Education and Expertise
Lyman J De Priest holds two Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting. He studied at Central Connecticut State University from 2013 to 2015 and later at Southern Connecticut State University from 2016 to 2017. His educational background supports his expertise in financial audits, risk assessments, and internal control testing, which he applies in his advisory roles.
Skills and Specializations
Lyman J De Priest has developed specialized skills in creating Risk Assessments and Segregation of Duties (SOD) as part of financial audits. He conducts A-123/Internal control testing and substantive testing, providing advisement on Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) tasks. His experience spans the hospitality industry, Big 4 Accounting firms, and startup environments.
Leadership Experience
Lyman J De Priest was the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of HypeEye LLC from 2017 to 2018. This role allowed him to gain leadership experience in a startup environment, further enhancing his understanding of financial operations and business management.