Benjamin Mendel

About Benjamin Mendel

I am a Senior Business & Finance Consultant at Ryan & Wetmore, PC, where I advise mid-market enterprises across industries including government contracting, construction, architecture & engineering, technology, healthcare, and real estate. My work blends technical financial modeling, GAAP and regulatory compliance, and M&A due diligence to help clients strengthen decision-making and achieve strategic goals.Key areas of focus include:Building three-statement and driver-based models for forecasting, variance analysis, long-term planning, and cash flow management.Applying GAAP standards (ASC 606 revenue recognition, ASC 842 lease accounting) in audits, WIP testing, and covenant compliance.Leading M&A due diligence and Quality of Earnings engagements, from reconstructing financials for targets with limited records to preparing sell-side QoE reports.Supporting government contractor compliance with FAR/DCAA, indirect rate reporting, and SF-1408 adequacy reviews.Automating financial processes using Excel, Power Query, VBA, and Power BI to reduce reporting cycle times and improve accuracy.I am passionate about translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights that empower business owners, leadership teams, and stakeholders to make informed, evidence-based decisions.I graduated from the University of Virginia in 2021 with a B.S. in Systems Engineering (Economics/Finance concentration) and a minor in Engineering Business, where my coursework emphasized systems analysis, applied mathematics, and data-driven decision making.

Experience

1. Senior Consultant

   Ryan & Wetmore, PC

   Jan 2025 — Present · Bethesda, MD, US

   Provide outsourced CFO, financial modeling, and M&A advisory services to mid-market clients across architecture, engineering, government contracting, and construction. Experienced in- Building three-statement and driver-based financial models for forecasting, variance analysis, long-term planning, and cash flow management- Applying GAAP standards including ASC 606 (revenue recognition) and ASC 842 (lease accounting), supporting financial audits, WIP testing, and covenant compliance- Leading M&A due diligence and Quality of Earnings analyses (buy-side and sell-side), including reconstructing financials for targets with limited records- Supporting government contractor compliance with FAR/DCAA, indirect rate reporting, and SF-1408 adequacy reviews- Automating financial reporting processes using Excel, Power Query, VBA, and Power BI to reduce cycle times and improve accuracy.Deliver actionable insights to leadership teams and external stakeholders, combining technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and process automation to strengthen decision-making and compliance.

Education

• University of Virginia

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Systems Engineering