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Scott Sutherland

@scottsutherland

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Senior financial controller and tax/accounting expert with ERP integration and advanced financial modeling skills.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior finance roles where I can lead ERP integrations, build forecasting models, ensure compliance, and drive operational improvements in collaborative teams.

I am a senior financial controller and tax/accounting expert with over 17 years of experience delivering accounting, investment, and tax consulting services to multi-sized businesses.

I have led ERP implementations (QuickBooks, SAP 4/HANA, NetSuite), acted as CFO/controller, and optimized accounting procedures, forecasting, and financial reporting across diverse industries.

My technical strengths include financial modeling, programming (SAS, SQL, Visual Basic, Python), and quantitative analysis used to inform investment, valuation, and risk management decisions.

I consistently ensure regulatory compliance, improve operational efficiency, and cultivate client relationships to enhance satisfaction and retention while supporting hiring and HR processes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Financial Controller

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Sutherland & Associates

Jan 2008 - Present (17 years 10 months)

Spearheaded accounting, tax, and finance functions for multi-sized clients, implementing QuickBooks, SAP 4/HANA, and NetSuite to optimize processes and improve financial statement accuracy; served as acting CFO and led ERP integrations improving operational efficiency.

Quickbooks NetSuite Financial Reporting Tax Compliance Financial Modeling SQL Forecasting

Shift Supervisor

CVS Health

Oct 2024 - Aug 2025 (10 months)

Managed daily store operations, staff scheduling, inventory and cash management, and ensured compliance with CVS Health standards to maintain service quality and safety.

Retail Operations Scheduling Inventory Management Cash Handling Customer Service Loss Prevention & Compliance Team Supervision

Executive Vice President

Service Partners Information Co.

May 2018 - Sep 2020 (2 years 4 months)

Led accounting and finance functions, developed proprietary financial and forecasting models, and managed firm-wide budgeting and accounting processes using QuickBooks.

Financial Modeling Forecasting Quickbooks Budgeting Accounting Oversight Financial Reporting Due Diligence Process Improvement

Chief Financial Officer

McNeil & Partners

Sep 2010 - Jun 2018 (7 years 9 months)

Oversaw accounting, finance, and taxation across acquisitions; implemented ERP systems and served as resident expert in financial modeling and valuation to support investment decisions.

CFO ERP Implementation Financial Modeling Valuation Due Diligence Taxation

Vice President of Risk Management

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

Jan 2010 - Aug 2010 (7 months)

Validated credit, prepayment, and interest-rate models and coordinated with OCC, model builders, and senior management to inform risk decisions and model governance.

Risk Management Validation Credit Models Quantitative Analysis Model Governance Interest Rate Risk

Strategic Finance Leader

Independent / Consultant

Provided CFO-level advisory, controller services, and private equity financial analysis, transforming financial operations, implementing ERP systems, and delivering forecasting and valuation insights to improve decision-making and scalability.

Financial Reporting Forecasting & Modeling ERP Implementation (NetSuite SAP S 4HANA QuickBooks)GAAP IFRS Compliance Audit Management Valuation Cash Flow Strategy Budgeting & Forecasting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Master of Business Administration, Business Administration

2004 - 2005

Activities and societies: Graduate Assistant to the School of Business; involvement in Student Legal Service International Study Programs Board

Completed graduate-level MBA coursework at SIUE during Aug 2004–May 2005 focusing on business administration and management.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Bachelor of Science, Business Economics and Finance

2000 - 2004

Activities and societies: Student Managed Investment Club (President); Pre-Law Association (President); Student Senator; Graduate Assistant to the School of Business; School of Business Elite member

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Business Economics and Finance with coursework and activities supporting accounting, financial modeling, and student leadership.