Jillian Hibbard

Jillian Hibbard, CPA has a diverse range of work experience in various financial roles. Jillian currently works for The Zidian Group as the Director of Finance, where they are responsible for developing and managing the Financial Planning and Analysis Department. Prior to this role, they served as the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, where they built the department from scratch and trained and managed staff. Additionally, they worked as a Cost Accountant, completing time studies and performing audits of labor and overhead rates.

Before joining The Zidian Group, Jillian worked at Fifth Third Bank as a Corporate Tax Analyst, preparing federal and state tax returns and estimates for multiple legal entities. Jillian also has experience at Grant Thornton LLP as a State and Local Tax Senior Associate, where they reviewed tax data and prepared refund claims for healthcare clients. Jillian also worked as a State and Local Tax Associate, conducting research, preparing tax returns, and analyzing business sales taxes.

Earlier in their career, Jillian interned as a Cost Accounting Intern at Kellogg Company, where they updated inventories and assisted with special projects. Jillian also worked as an Accounts Receivable Representative at Klosterman Baking Company, where they managed accounts and communication with customers.

In summary, Jillian Hibbard, CPA has experience in finance, tax, accounting, and analysis roles, with a strong focus on financial planning and analysis, cost accounting, and tax preparation and analysis.

Jillian Hibbard, CPA obtained their Masters of Accountancy degree from the University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business from 2006 to 2010. Following their education, they acquired the CPA certification from the Accountancy Board Of Ohio in September 2011.