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Ben Pawson

Pioneer · DISC type sid
Founder and Principal at Apex Finance Solutions
📍 Chantilly, Virginia, United States

Ben Pawson is the Founder and Principal of Apex Finance Solutions, where he serves as a Fractional CFO for high-growth companies. A former Big 4 CPA with over 15 years of experience, he specializes in M&A strategy, capital structure, and financial planning. Colleagues describe him as bright, technical, and relatable.

Outside of his professional life, Ben is an avid runner and backpacker, passions that are a core part of his public identity. His social media presence also indicates he is a father and husband, valuing his family alongside his career and personal hobbies.

He has successfully closed more than ten acquisitions, demonstrating significant expertise in executing complex M&A transactions.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Founder and Principal
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
Personality Overview

How Ben shows up

Dynamic But Sincere
Driven But Considerate
Decisive But Friendly

They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders) They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product

Priorities

Topics Ben cares about

M&A Strategy
Lists M&A support as a primary service and has personally closed over 10 acquisitions, showcasing deep expertise in this area.
Financial Markets
Regularly posts weekly financial snapshots and commentary covering equities, interest rates, and commodity price movements on his social media.
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Career

Work history

11-2023
Founder and Principal
Apex Finance Solutions
7-2019 - 7-2024
Chief Financial Officer
CPG
5-2017 - 6-2019
Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
Presidio
2-2015 - 6-2019
Controller
Presidio
3-2012 - 1-2015
Assistant Controller
Presidio
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1997 - 2001
Bachelor of Science
Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics at University of Delaware
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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