Strategic Financial Leadership | Specialized QuickBooks Expert | Defense & NFP Specialist
Major Benjamin L. Young is a dual-qualified executive leader operating at the intersection of high-level civilian finance and specialized military operations. Based in Provo, UT, he serves as the Financial Controller for Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he manages a complex $165M asset base and ensures rigorous audit readiness across the organization.
Benjamin’s expertise is backed by an elite tier of professional certifications that distinguish him within the Utah financial community:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA): Licensed in the State of Utah (#8464868-2601), applying the highest standards of auditing and fiscal transparency.
Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA): Specialized expertise in determining organizational value and providing deep-dive financial analysis for complex business structures.
Certified Defense Financial Manager - Healthcare (CDFM-H): A premier Department of Defense credential certifying mastery in the management of defense financial resources and military healthcare systems.
AICPA Not-for-Profit Certificate II: Advanced certification in NFP financial reporting, tax compliance (IRS Form 990), and strategic governance—critical for high-impact educational and medical institutions.
As a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor with specialized expertise in QuickBooks Payroll, Benjamin bridges the gap between small business agility and enterprise-level compliance. He specializes in:
Full-Cycle Payroll Management: Ensuring precision in local, state, and federal tax compliance for growing teams.
System Migrations: Leading organizations through complex transitions to the Intuit Enterprise Suite.
Audit-Ready Books: Building financial systems that are transparent, legally compliant, and ready for high-stakes oversight.
In addition to his civilian roles, Benjamin serves as a Major in the U.S. Army Reserve. As the Battalion Executive Officer for the 329th CSSB and a qualified Officer of Financial Management, he brings a unique "mission-first" discipline to the world of finance. His leadership is grounded in the values of integrity, precision, and strategic resource stewardship.