Benjamin Harrison, CPA

Sharpshooter
DISC Type : CD

Senior Tax Manager at BGW

Greater Asheville, United States

Overview

Benjamin is a Senior Tax Manager at BGW, specializing in tax consulting and compliance for tax-exempt organizations, with a focus on the healthcare sector. A Certified Public Accountant, he holds both an MBA and a Bachelor of Science from Western Carolina University and has extensive experience in annual reporting and unrelated business income consulting.

Demonstrating leadership and initiative during his university years, Benjamin co-founded the club soccer team and served as its president. This experience highlights his passion for the sport and his ability to build communities around shared interests, suggesting a proactive and collaborative nature outside of his professional work.

He not only co-founded his universitys club soccer team but also led it as president.

Personality Overview

ROI Driven

Thorough Evaluator

Precise But Practical

They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms.  More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product. They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.

Topics They Care About

Healthcare Tax Compliance
His career at DHG, FORVIS, and BGW has consistently focused on providing tax and consulting services to healthcare organizations.
Nonprofit Financial Strategy
He specializes in tax issues for tax-exempt organizations, including private and corporate foundations, and shares content on improving their financial efficiency.
Clean Energy Credits
He has shared information regarding new clean energy tax credits available to nonprofits under the Inflation Reduction Act, indicating an interest in current legislation.

Media Appearances

Benjamin has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2023
Senior Tax Manager at BGW
6-2022 - 12-2023
Tax Manager at FORVIS
10-2020 - 6-2022
Tax Manager at Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP
9-2017 - 6-2022
Senior Tax Associate at Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP
9-2011
Tax Associate at Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP

Education

2013 - 2016
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Western Carolina University
Bachelor of Science from Western Carolina University

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Insights For Selling To Benjamin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical

DONT's

  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Benjamin is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Benjamin

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Benjamin move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Benjamin take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Benjamin

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