Who We Are
Scott Young, CPA, CM&AA
President and Principal Consultant
Scott Young is the President and Principal Consultant at Highpoint CFO. He is a CPA and Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) with over 20 years of experience in finance and accounting at industry-leading companies.
He began his accounting career as an auditor with the Big Four firm, EY. After auditing, he worked with several mid-sized and large companies as they were re-organizing to meet the challenges of the next level of growth, including:
The Moorings (now part of TUI Group) as they transitioned from a family-owned business to managing the demands of private equity owners.
Marriott Vacation Club, after they purchased a privately-owned timeshare company and grew it to over $750 million in revenues.
Ryland Homes (now Lennar), as they met the demands of the rapidly growing homebuilding market and their subsequent adjustments during the decline.
Jagged Peak as they reorganized and prepared for their ultimate sale to an investor.
Education
Scott Young received his Master’s degree in Accounting from Florida State University in 1992. He is a Certified Public Accountant, licensed in Florida, and in 2016, he earned the Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) credential offered by the AM&AA in collaboration with Pepperdine University.
Organizations We Support
Co-Founder and Partner
The Tampa Bay Dealmaker Forum celebrates the heart of Tampa Bay's thriving economy—the middle-market deal community. Join us in honoring the M&A professionals who drive economic and capital formation. This premier event will feature the presentation of three deals: M&A, PE or VC, and Debt. The deals will be presented by deal team members and/or the UT Finance Students who identified, researched, and reported on them. This is an excellent networking opportunity to meet dealmakers from the Tampa Bay area and learn about M&A.
Treasurer, Board of Trustees
The Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind & Low Vision provides on-site comprehensive rehabilitation programs for persons who are blind or visually impaired in 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 existing employment through the use of 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 programming for students who are among the first in their families to attend college and may face unique challenges in college because of educational or economic circumstances.
Member
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.