Kristen Soles

Managing Partner – Global Consulting Solutions Leader and Government Contract Practice leader - CohnReznick Advisory LLC

CPA, Partner – CohnReznick LLP

Kristen Soles is Managing Partner of CohnReznick’s Global Consulting Solutions (GCS) practice where she leads integrated advisory teams focused on helping organizations navigate complexity, reduce risk, and achieve sustainable growth. She is responsible for aligning the firm’s consulting capabilities to deliver practical, outcome-driven solutions across operations, technology, risk, and compliance.

As the firm’s Government Contracting Industry Leader, Kristen leads CohnReznick’s Government Contracting Advisory practice, helping federal contractors navigate complex regulatory environments, reduce risk, and scale with confidence. She advises organizations across the full contract lifecycle, from compliance readiness and DCAA audit support to operational improvement and growth strategy, and partners closely with executive teams to turn complex challenges into clear, actionable results.

Experience and credentials

Leads CohnReznick’s Global Consulting Solutions (GCS) practice, delivering advisory services across operations, risk, technology, and transformation
Government Contracting Industry Leader with deep expertise in DCAA audits, FAR and CAS compliance, and regulatory risk management
Advises federal contractors across the full lifecycle, including market entry, contract compliance, audit support, and scalable growth strategy
Extensive experience helping organizations improve operational efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and manage complex regulatory environments
Known for connecting strategy to execution — helping ensure clients achieve measurable, practical outcomes rather than theoretical recommendations
Works with executive leadership teams to align business strategy, talent, and operations to support growth and performance
Plays a key role in building and scaling high-performing advisory teams, focused on market-relevant solutions and client impact
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Education

B.S., Accounting – Mary Washington University

Professional affiliations

American Institute for Certified Public Accountants
Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants
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