Who We Are
Scott Young, CPA, CM&AA
President and Principal Consultant
Scott Young, CPA, CM&AA
President & Principal Consultant
Scott Young is the President and Principal Consultant at Highpoint CFO. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) with over 20 years of executive finance and corporate accounting experience driving growth at industry-leading companies.
He began his career in public accounting as an auditor with the Big Four firm Ernst & Young (EY). Following his time in public accounting, Scott partnered with mid-sized and large enterprise organizations to lead financial restructuring, navigate market shifts, and prepare for high-value transitions, including:
The Moorings (TUI Group): Steered the financial transition from a family-owned business to meeting the rigorous reporting demands of private equity ownership.
Marriott Vacation Club: Managed financial scaling following the acquisition of a privately-owned timeshare company, successfully driving revenues to over $750 million.
Ryland Homes (now Lennar): Navigated hyper-growth phases in the competitive homebuilding market and executed strategic financial adjustments during market corrections.
Jagged Peak: Orchestrated a comprehensive corporate reorganization to successfully prepare the company for its ultimate sale to an institutional investor.
Education
Master of Science in Accounting — Florida State University (1992)
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) — Licensed in the State of Florida
Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) — Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors (AM&AA) in collaboration with Pepperdine University (2016)
Organizations We Support
Co-Founder & Partner: Tampa Bay Dealmaker Forum
As a co-founder of the Tampa Bay Dealmaker Forum, I am committed to advancing the region's M&A community. Our forum spotlights key deals in M&A, private equity, and debt, honoring the professionals who fuel economic growth. We provide a unique platform for dealmakers to connect, with presentations from both industry experts and the next generation of finance talent from the University of Tampa.
Board Chairperson: Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind and Low Vision
The Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind & Low Vision provides comprehensive on-site rehabilitation programs for persons who are blind or visually impaired at two locations in Florida. On-site services are provided in Tampa and in Winter Haven for persons residing in Hillsborough, Polk, and Hardee counties.
Our training programs are designed to help individuals who have recently lost part or all of their vision to gain the skills needed to perform daily living tasks independently and maintain their employment. Rehabilitation Engineering services are provided Statewide by Lighthouse Assistive Technology Specialists to help blind or visually impaired individuals maintain their employment through assistive technology and devices.
If you or someone you know has an uncorrectable visual impairment that significantly affects daily activities or interferes with employment and employment-related tasks, please refer to our eligibility guidelines to see if you or they qualify to receive some or all of our services.
Mentor, FSU Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement (CARE)
The Florida State University Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement (CARE) provides preparation, orientation, and academic support programs for students who are among the first in their families to attend college and may face unique challenges due to educational or economic circumstances.
Executive Member: Leadership and Innovation Forum of Tampa Bay (LIFT)
The Leadership & Innovation Forum of Tampa Bay (LIFT), powered by USF Health, is an exclusive membership organization designed to unite the innovators and leaders committed to advancing the economic and physical health of our region. The Leadership & Innovation Forum of Tampa Bay connects the visionary talent of our community, sparking new ideas and collaborations that can benefit everyone. Members will form new relationships and hear from fascinating speakers who are reimagining the future of health from the environment, to the community, to the individual.