Top 10 Chief Accounting Officers - 2026

Liana Clarke is a finance and accounting executive with leadership experience across technology private equity-backed companies. As VP Chief Accounting Officer at General Datatech, she focuses on financial reporting, operational discipline, compliance and building scalable accounting processes that support long-term business growth.

Cyndi Eakin serves as Chief Accounting Officer at CoStar Group, where she oversees corporate accounting, revenue reporting, tax compliance and financial reporting. Her career spans three decades across public companies and growth-focused businesses, including leadership roles in controllership, investor relations and corporate finance. 

Jenny Johnson serves as Chief Accounting Officer at Sysco, where she oversees accounting responsibilities within one of the largest foodservice distribution organizations in North America. Her role sits at the center of financial reporting, compliance and governance, helping ensure that financial information remains reliable in a business shaped by constant movement across suppliers, customers and distribution networks.

Heather Howlett is Interim CFO and CAO at Kenvue, with expertise in financial reporting, technical accounting, strategic initiatives, and organizational transformation. She brings strong leadership experience in guiding global teams, improving processes, and partnering with executives on complex financial and business priorities.

Denise Blomquist is Vice President, Global Controller and Chief Accounting Officer at Medtronic. She leads the company’s global controllership and shared services organization, overseeing external reporting, technical accounting and financial operations. Blomquist brings more than two decades of leadership experience in finance, accounting and corporate governance.

Brent Hicks is a banking, finance and risk executive known for servant leadership, building strong teams and guiding business transformation. He brings strategic thinking, operational discipline and leadership experience to complex financial environments while focusing on performance, culture and organizational growth.

Ajmere Dale is Chief Accounting Officer at Block, bringing more than three decades of finance and accounting leadership. He has extensive experience in financial reporting, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions and business transformation, with previous leadership roles at SolarCity, Fluidigm, Calypso Technology and Ernst & Young.

Sarah Barkema is Chief Accounting Officer and Head of Investor Relations at Marqeta. A CPA and MBA with more than two decades of finance leadership experience, she specializes in accounting, operational transformation, financial strategy and investor communications across highgrowth public companies.

Mike Rogers is Chief Accounting Officer at BOK Financial, bringing extensive experience in financial reporting, accounting operations, compliance, and team leadership. He is committed to fostering collaboration, developing talent, and driving excellence through strategic financial management and operational discipline.

Nicholas Tatum is the Chief Executive Officer of Provision Events, where he leads the delivery of largescale brand activations and live event experiences. His leadership focuses on operational excellence, client partnerships and creating innovative experiences for global brands and major sporting events.