William Young

Senior Manager

Will was born in Huntingdon in the Huntingdonshire district of Cambridgeshire, England but moved to the United States at a young age. From that point on, he was raised in Grand Forks, North Dakota. These days, he lives in East Grand Forks, Minnesota with his wife, Sarah, their three young children, and their dog. He enjoys the area because it is filled with friendly people who are always willing to lend a hand. Will’s hobbies include music, watching hockey, video games, and woodworking (something he recently picked up). When he has the opportunity to travel, his favorite destination is Great Britain.

Initially, Will joined Brady Martz as an intern in 2007. After graduating from college in 2008, he was welcomed to the firm fulltime as an associate, and he has been a member of the Brady Martz team ever since. In his current capacity as a senior manager, Will performs work in the firm’s Audit Department. He specializes in audits of governmental entities ranging from small to large. He primarily serves cities, counties, tribal entities, and school districts. Additionally, he performs single audits according to Uniform Guidance requirements and audits of commodities, such as farmer cooperatives.

A personable and easy-going professional, Will’s colleagues consider him fun to work with. A natural intellectual, Will has always loved solving problems, which is why he knew that a career in accounting was the perfect fit for him. He attributes his success in the field to a combination of hard work and determination. When it comes to client service, Will believes that everyone has a story to tell. He strives to get to know his clients’ stories, which helps him to identify what their needs really are.

Designations & Certifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – North Dakota, Minnesota
Advanced Single Audit Certificate

Memberships

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
North Dakota CPA Society (NDCPAS)
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
University of North Dakota Alumni Association
Sacred Heart Finance Committee Member
Cub Scouts – Pack 3037 Pack Committee Chair

Education

University of North Dakota
Bachelor of Accountancy (2008)