Kristina Villarin, Cpa, MBA
About Kristina Villarin, Cpa, MBA
Kristina Villarin is a Senior Project Accountant at Clearway Energy Group, with a strong background in accounting and finance. She has held various accounting roles at NRG Energy and Toast, and has earned an MBA and a Graduate Certificate in Energy Investment Analysis from the University of Houston.
Current Role at Clearway Energy Group
Kristina Villarin serves as a Senior Project Accountant at Clearway Energy Group. She has been in this role since 2022, contributing her expertise in project accounting within the energy sector. Her responsibilities include managing financial aspects of projects, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and providing financial insights to support decision-making processes.
Previous Experience at NRG Energy
Prior to her current position, Kristina Villarin held multiple roles at NRG Energy. She worked as a Senior Accountant focusing on Gross Margin from 2017 to 2020 and then transitioned to a Senior Accountant role in General Accounting from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, she served as a Payroll Analyst from 2016 to 2017, gaining a comprehensive understanding of financial operations within the energy industry.
Experience at Toast
In 2022, Kristina Villarin briefly worked as a Senior Accountant at Toast for four months. This role allowed her to further develop her accounting skills in a different corporate environment, enhancing her versatility in the field.
Educational Background
Kristina Villarin studied at the University of Houston, where she earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Accounting and Finance. She also achieved a Graduate Certificate in Energy Investment Analysis. Additionally, she pursued a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) at the same institution, starting her studies in 2014.
Early Career at Precision Drilling
Before her tenure at NRG Energy, Kristina Villarin worked as a Payroll Administrator at Precision Drilling from 2014 to 2016. This role provided her with foundational experience in payroll processes and financial management, contributing to her overall expertise in accounting.