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How I help clients
Ben Younger advises C-suite executives and boards on capital markets transactions, complex accounting matters, and finance transformation initiatives. He leads IPO readiness and execution, guiding management teams through Form S-1 preparation, SEC comment responses, and technical accounting issues. Ben strengthens internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance to reduce regulatory risk and protect enterprise value. He also delivers interim chief financial officer leadership that stabilizes finance functions during transition and sharpens financial reporting accuracy. From audit readiness to carve-out financial statement preparation, Ben aligns processes, controls, and reporting with stakeholder expectations, enabling companies to operate with confidence and greater transparency and control.
Specialties: IPO Readiness and Execution; Technical Accounting Advisory; Interim CFO Services; SOX Readiness and Compliance
Industries: Business Services, Retail & Consumer Products
Career Highlights & Background
Ben brings more than 25 years of professional services experience leading accounting advisory engagements in high-stakes environments. He supported a $1 billion IPO for a multibillion-dollar food service company, directing technical accounting analysis, Form S-1 drafting, and SEC comfort letter coordination to position the company for successful market entry. He has led financial statement reporting for carve-out acquisitions and divestitures valued at from $100 million to $1 billion in revenue, ensuring clarity for buyers, sellers, and investors. Ben has guided private equity owned, international, and publicly traded companies through audit scrutiny, complex reporting requirements, and cross-functional execution challenges, strengthening governance and financial discipline at critical inflection points.
Credentials
- Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Certified Public Accountant
My key work strengths include
- A client-centric approach
- Focused on results
