Empowering business integrity through financial clarity.
What We Do
We bring structure, clarity, and expert oversight to your financial systems. Led by former IRS auditor Scott Cruz, our approach strengthens your bookkeeping, reduces audit risk, and provides the level of financial insight growing businesses rarely have access to.
Our Services
Each service solves a specific financial need. Combined, they create a unified system that keeps your business protected, organized, and scalable.
Proactive Tax Defense
Identify risks before the IRS does.
You gain a full audit-readiness review, correction of vulnerabilities, and clear steps to strengthen compliance and reduce exposure.
Bookkeeping Services
Keep your books audit-ready.
Accurate, GAAP-aligned bookkeeping with a controller-level review ensures reliable financials every month.
Fractional Controller Services
Strategic oversight without the payroll.
Month-to-month controller leadership that improves reporting, builds financial clarity, and supports smarter decisions.
Controller Leadership Collective
Training that builds financial leaders.
A professional community for bookkeepers, controllers, and finance teams who want to sharpen their skills and elevate their systems.
Experience You Can Trust
Scott Cruz
FOUNDER AND IRS PROFESSIONAL
Scott Cruz holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Accounting. He began his professional career as a Finance Clerk at Laurelglen Bible Church, where he maintained the books and financial records. He later advanced to the role of Tax Preparer and Bookkeeper with Brennan-Millan & Company, where he deepened his expertise in finance and taxation.
Scott went on to serve as a Revenue Agent with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), conducting audits of tax returns for individuals, small businesses, partnerships, and corporations (both C and S types). His time with the IRS greatly enhanced his ability to analyze complex financial statements and assess compliance across diverse entities.
Through these experiences, Scott recognized that many individuals and businesses struggle to maintain accurate financial records and fully understand their financial position. He also observed that relying solely on a CPA or accountant does not provide the same assurance as personally understanding one’s financial operations, a key factor in achieving long-term stability.
Scott believes that financial literacy is fundamental to both personal and organizational success. A clear understanding of finances enables informed decisions, reduces uncertainty, and promotes sustainable growth. Building on his years of auditing and advisory experience, Scott founded Fortified Financials to help business owners stay one step ahead of the IRS. Drawing on his insider expertise, he developed a proactive tax defense and financial management program designed to prevent problems before they arise, empowering clients with clarity, compliance, and control.
Start With Clarity
Everything begins with a Financial Health Assessment. You will understand your current risks, your reporting quality, your gaps, and the exact level of support your business needs.
Fortified Financials FAQs
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No service can guarantee that. What Fortified Financials does is reduce your audit risk by helping you correct inconsistencies, organize documentation, and understand how the IRS reviews filings.
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Small to mid-sized businesses with $1M–$50M in revenue looking to strengthen compliance and build long-term financial stability.
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Most CPAs focus on filing taxes correctly and on time. A proactive review goes deeper — looking at patterns, red flags, and potential risk areas from an IRS perspective. It’s prevention, not reaction.
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We provide bookkeeping as part of our service offerings but do not file taxes. Instead, we ensure your books and records are clean, accurate, and ready for seamless filing with your CPA or tax preparer.
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All client data is handled through encrypted, SOC 2-compliant systems. Files are transmitted through secure portals, and all engagements are protected under strict confidentiality agreements.
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Yes. We can coordinate with your current accounting professionals to strengthen systems, improve communication, and ensure consistent, compliant financial reporting.
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No. Fortified Financials is a preventive service, not legal representation. The goal is to identify potential audit triggers early and help you correct or strengthen your records before the IRS ever reaches out.
CONTACT
Fortify your finances before the storm hits.
We’re here to help you identify risks, strengthen your systems, and run your business with confidence.
Fill out the form or email scott@integrate3p.com.