Ben J. Ritenour, CPA, CGMA

Ben brings over fifteen years of experience to the firm’s clientele. After beginning his career in the tax department of a large regional firm, he spent seven years as a controller of a regional distributor before joining Walz Group. As Principal in the Assurance Division, Ben’s broad expertise supplements the firm’s traditional offerings. Not only does he oversee compilation and review engagements, but his hands-on experience in the private industry allows him to perform various consultative services for clients, including outsourced CFO services and bank examination procedures.

In addition, Ben also oversees and directs the EasyKeep division of bookkeepers. Ben’s leadership has created greater cohesion between the tasks handled by the firm’s bookkeepers and the annual reporting responsibilities within other areas of the Assurance Division. Ben’s easy-going temperament builds rapport with those he works with and teams with an impressive ability to master complex concepts quickly.