Michael S. Hill, CPA, CVA in

Michael S. Hill, CPA, CVA

Sharpshooter · DISC type DC
Principal at Insight Financial Group LLC
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

Michael S. Hill is a Fractional CFO and Principal at Insight Financial Group with over 10 years of experience in PE-backed manufacturing. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), he specializes in M&A, FP&A, and financial restructuring. He earned his bachelors from the University of Connecticut and a masters from the University of Hartford.

Beyond his professional work, Michael is interested in philanthropy and follows the work of the Huntingtons Disease Society of America. This suggests a passion for supporting important causes and community-focused organizations.

Unique Fact: He has hired, managed, and evaluated senior finance leaders, giving him a distinct insight into what separates a great CFO from a good resume.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Principal
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Michael shows up

Fast But Analytical
Precise But Practical
Thorough Evaluator

More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product. They like to act fast and expect others to do the same. They are not focused on building rapport and relationships.

Priorities

Topics Michael cares about

PE-Backed Manufacturing
His career is centered on this sector. He frequently analyzes its specific challenges, from opaque audit fees and restrictive bank covenants to M&A deal readiness.
Financial Leadership
As a fractional CFO, he focuses on transforming finance departments, motivating teams beyond paychecks, and building forward-looking intelligence to guide strategy.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Principal
Insight Financial Group LLC
10-2018 - 5-2025
Director Corporate Finance
Aludium
8-2016 - 10-2018
Director Corporate Development
Finch Paper
11-2012 - 8-2016
Senior manager in charge of audit services & small business valuations
Filomeno & Company
2007 - 2012
Senior Accountanct
HarperWhitfield P.C.
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA
University of Connecticut
Master's degree
University of Hartford
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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