Brian Bender, CPA
Partner, Government Contracting | I advise Federal government contractors in almost every industry on outsourced accounting services
Who I work with
I work primarily with Federal Government contractors in almost every industry. My outsourced accounting clients range from pre-revenue to $50 million, and my consulting clients have revenue in excess of $200 million.
My specialty
My primary areas of expertise include all aspects of government contracting compliance, accounting, and finance. I bring more than 20 years of experience to my clients, including more than 10 years of Federal Government contract compliance work (e.g., FAR, CAS, DCAA support, Incurred Cost Submissions, and indirect rate budgeting) and 10 years of internal industry accounting and finance experience. Additionally, I work with companies to understand Federal contracting regulations and how they affect their business. I enjoy helping clients optimize their accounting systems, and providing analysis of historical and prospective-looking financial data.
Results I have delivered
While working with many different clients I have helped save and recover time and significant dollars related to Incurred Cost Audits and other DCAA matters, terminations, bid protests, and litigation support matters. On the internal side, I have worked to assist small businesses gain invaluable insight into their businesses via accounting system optimizations, chart of account and indirect rate assessments, budgets, and future-looking pipeline calculations.
Unique things about me
When I was little and homesick at football camp I got to room with Hall of Fame Wide Receiver Art Monk. I also ran the Marine Corps Marathon in October 2022.
When I am not at work
I have coached each of my four kids’ sports teams, including soccer, football and baseball. I enjoy playing golf and working out at Orangetheory. I have always loved traveling and am thankful to have been able to visit many places around the world; I’m looking forward to continuing to fill my page-expanded passport.
People say I am
A knowledgeable government compliance consultant and trusted advisor.
Affiliations
I earned a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Accounting from the University of Maryland, College Park and a Certificate in Project Management from the University of Virginia. I am a licensed CPA in the state of Maryland. I’m a member of the Northern Chapter of the VSCPA, and of the University of Maryland Smith School of Business Accounting Advisory Council. In addition, I am a past and future speaker at the Unanet Conference, Veteran Institute for Procurement, and other industry events.