Phillip L. Wilson, CPA
Chief Operating Officer | Principal, Quality Control

Phil is a Principal in the Youngstown, Ohio office of HBK. Phil began his public accounting career in 1985 with Seidman and Seidman, now BDO USA LLP and joined HBK in 1987.

In 2004, Phil was selected as HBK’s first Chief Operating Officer. He is responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of HBK and to ensure the firm continues to meet the exacting standards of today’s professional services firms. Phil also serves clients as one of the firm’s second review Principals, providing research and expert counsel on complex accounting and auditing issues. His industry experience includes manufacturing, nonprofits, healthcare, real estate, construction contractors and employee benefit plans.

Education
  • BS in Business Administration in Accounting, Bowling Green State University
  • Series 7, 24, 28 and 66 Securities licenses
Associations
  • Licensed Certified Public Accountant, Ohio
  • Member, Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA)
  • Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • Past Executive Board Member of OSCPA
  • Past Board Member, American Red Cross, Lake to River Chapter
  • Past Chair, OSCPA Accounting and Auditing Committee
  • Member, Youngstown State University Accounting and Finance Advisory Committee
  • Junior Achievement, Past Treasurer, Past Vice Chair of Fund Development and Finance Committee and Board Member
  • Various other civic and church related organizations
Phillip L. Wilson
Youngstown, OH