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Scott Hoover

Verified Expert in Finance

Finance Expert

Location

Stratford, WI, United States

Toptal Member Since

October 31, 2018

Scott is a CPA who brings financial clarity to clients, from small firms using QuickBooks to larger companies on platforms like Dynamics or Viewpoint. An entrepreneur at heart, he became a freelance CFO nine years ago and has assisted clients in a wide range of industries. He has three focus areas: high-level monthly financial oversight, accounting software projects (setup, cleanup, migration, and chart of accounts), and corporate tax planning.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)Fractional CFO Interim CFO Virtual CFO Accounting Certified Public Accountant (CPA)CFO Construction Financial Reporting Corporate Finance Due Diligence Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Valuation Financial Modeling Xero Accounting

Career Highlights

Principal

Hoover Financial, LLC

Staff Accountant | Senior Accountant

Wipfli

Education Highlights

Bachelor's Degree

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Associate's Degree

University of Wisconsin-Marshfield

Certification Highlights

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

State of Wisconsin

Industry Expertise

Agriculture Business Services Accounting Services Construction Finance Manufacturing Retail Financial Software

Other Expertise

Accounting Systems Business Taxation Certified Public Accountant (CPA)CFO Chart of Accounts Manufacturing Taxation

Work Experience

Principal

2009 - PRESENT

Hoover Financial, LLC

Provided outsourced CFO services primarily for project-based companies in the manufacturing, construction, retail, and professional services space.
Provided clients with accurate month-end financials and breakout reporting by project, division, and location.
Assisted in the design and implementation of Vista by Viewpoint ERP software for a mid-sized design/build construction contractor.
Aided in the design and implementation of ECi M1 ERP software for a small manufacturing company.
Helped lead the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics NAV for a mid-sized manufacturing company.
Provided a financial perspective and analysis on three buyouts of small to mid-sized manufacturing and construction companies.
Streamlined the chart of accounts and set up the work-in-process accounting for a $10 million furniture manufacturer/retailer, providing them with their most accurate financials since the inception of the company.
Assisted a startup in the industrial packaging space by reviewing operating agreements and partner loan documents.
Developed custom financial statements in Xero for a client in the consulting/eCommerce analytics space.
Assisted management with cost-cutting and other turnaround measures at a financially troubled manufacturing company with $7 million in revenues.

Focus areas: CFO, Business Taxation, Accounting Systems, Accounting, Corporate Finance, Strategy, Due Diligence, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Valuation

Staff Accountant | Senior Accountant

2003 - 2009

Wipfli

Reviewed and prepared financial statements for clients up to $250 million in revenues.
Prepared income tax returns for C corps, S corps, partnerships, and LLCs.
Assisted with year-end corporate tax planning by analyzing accelerated depreciation options and impact of executive bonuses on taxable income.
Built a detailed financial projection for a startup in the wind-energy space.
Provided SOX compliance services for a major publicly traded US corporation.
Prepared income tax projections and personal income tax returns for business owners and professionals.

Focus areas: Financial Reporting