BVG Advisory Services

Financial clarity.
Strategic
precision.

Senior-level financial leadership and advisory for organizations that demand rigor, discretion, and results — without the overhead of a full-time executive.

$B+
Financial Models Built Across Complex Engagements

Results-Driven Engagements

Every engagement is scoped for measurable impact — not billable hours for their own sake.

Solo Practice, No Layers

You work directly with Beth Van Gelder — the same senior expertise on every call, every deliverable.

Government & Commercial Fluency

Specialized CAS expertise, complex financial modeling, FP&A, and CFO-level strategic advisory.

Finance leadership
when you need it.

BVG Advisory Services is a boutique financial consultancy founded by Beth Van Gelder, a senior finance executive with over two decades of experience across government contracting, corporate finance, and C-suite advisory.

We partner with organizations that need senior-level financial thinking — delivered with the speed and accountability of a focused, independent practice. No committees. No hand-offs. Just rigorous, client-first work.

What we bring to every engagement

"Senior financial leadership, delivered as a trusted advisor — not a vendor."

What we do

Focused engagements across the full spectrum of corporate finance — from day-to-day FP&A to board-level strategy.

01

Financial Planning & Analysis

Rigorous FP&A support that connects operational decisions to financial outcomes — from annual planning cycles to real-time forecasting.

  • Annual budgeting and rolling forecasts
  • Variance analysis and management reporting
  • KPI development and dashboard design
  • Long-range financial planning
02

CFO Advisory

Fractional and interim CFO services for organizations navigating growth, transition, or complexity — without the cost of a full-time hire.

  • Board and investor financial reporting
  • Capital structure and cash flow strategy
  • Finance function build-out and optimization
  • M&A financial due diligence support
03

Financial Modeling

Sophisticated, decision-ready models built for accuracy, flexibility, and real-world use. From project-level analysis to enterprise valuation — models that hold up under scrutiny and drive better decisions.

  • Three-statement integrated models
  • Project and contract-level pro formas
  • Scenario, sensitivity, and stress-testing
  • Pricing, bid cost, and rate models
  • Acquisition and investment analysis
04

Government Cost Accounting

Specialized CAS compliance expertise for government contractors — from disclosure statement preparation through audit support. FAR context is incorporated where relevant, but CAS is the core focus.

  • CAS disclosure statement preparation & amendments
  • Indirect rate structure development
  • DCAA audit readiness and support
  • Incurred cost submission preparation
  • Cost impact analysis and negotiations

A direct, structured approach to every engagement

Every client engagement follows the same disciplined framework — clear scope, defined deliverables, and direct communication from start to finish. No surprises, no scope creep.

Step 01
Discovery & Scoping

We begin with a direct conversation about your financial challenges, goals, and timeline. From there, we define a precise scope of work — not a boilerplate proposal.

Step 02
Engagement Design

A formal SOW, clear deliverable schedule, and agreed communication cadence are established before work begins. You always know what you're getting and when.

Step 03
Active Delivery

Work is executed with full senior-level attention — no delegation to junior staff. Regular check-ins keep you informed and in control throughout the engagement.

Step 04
Deliverable & Transition

Final deliverables are clean, documented, and built to be used by your team independently. We close every engagement with a structured handoff.

Sectors & Clients

Who we serve

BVG Advisory works with organizations across industries where financial rigor and compliance are non-negotiable.

Government Contractors Defense & Aerospace Professional Services Technology Companies Mid-Market Enterprises Private Equity Portfolio Companies Nonprofits Federal Agencies Infrastructure & Engineering

Engagements range from targeted project support to multi-month embedded advisory.

Ready to talk?

Whether you need immediate financial support or are planning ahead, we welcome a direct conversation. Engagements typically begin within two weeks of scoping.

Principal

Beth Van Gelder, Founder & Principal

Mobile 703-772-1164
Location

Bethesda, MD · Serving clients nationwide

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