Michael S. Hill, CPA, CVA in

Michael S. Hill, CPA, CVA

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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.

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

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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.
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Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA
University of Connecticut
Master's degree
University of Hartford
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