Scott Hillman, Cpa, MBA
About Scott Hillman, Cpa, MBA
Scott Hillman is a CPA and MBA who currently serves as the Controller at New Columbia Solar in Washington, DC. He has extensive experience in financial management, having held various roles in companies such as OVHcloud, CleanChoice Energy, and Zippy Shell Incorporated.
Work at New Columbia Solar
Scott Hillman serves as the Controller at New Columbia Solar since 2022. In this role, he coordinates quarterly distributions to partners and maintains financial deliverables for banking partners and investors. He leads the team on the annual financial audit and oversees external tax filing preparations. Hillman has also led the selection and implementation of Sage Intacct, transitioning the company from Quickbooks and bill.com to improve accounting operations. His responsibilities include liaising with various internal departments such as project management, procurement, project finance, and asset management.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining New Columbia Solar, Scott Hillman held several significant positions in finance. He worked as the US Financial Controller at OVHcloud from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, he was the Senior Director of Accounting at CleanChoice Energy for one year in 2021-2022. Hillman also served as VP Finance & Controller at Zippy Shell Incorporated from 2013 to 2017 and as Controller at Fornetix from 2017 to 2019. His early career included a role as Team Lead - Corporate Accounting at AES Corp from 2006 to 2010 and as Controller at HotPads.com from 2010 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Scott Hillman earned his Bachelor's degree in Accounting from The George Washington University School of Business. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the same institution. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his extensive experience in financial management and accounting practices.
Achievements in Financial Management
Throughout his career, Scott Hillman has demonstrated expertise in managing complex financial operations. At New Columbia Solar, he has hands-on experience with legal entity structuring in a growth-stage company that has multiple revenue lines. His leadership in implementing new accounting software has enhanced operational efficiency. Hillman’s ability to coordinate with various departments highlights his comprehensive understanding of financial processes within an organization.