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ROI Influencers: Power List 2026 — Accounting

Money moves the economy; accountants make sense of it. These leaders power New Jersey business, influence the state’s economic direction, and contribute crucially to the local business community.

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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Accounting — Tom Angelo

Tom Angelo CEO Managing principal HBK CPAs and Consultants Leads the firm's strategic direction and growth initiatives. With decades of experience advising privately held businesses and individuals.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Accounting — Ted Carnevale

Ted Carnevale partner; Co-leader N.J. market Grassi Advisors and Accountants Co-Leader of the firm's New Jersey market. He works closely with privately held businesses professional service firms and high-net-worth individuals.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Accounting — Ren Cicalese

Ren Cicalese Managing shareholder Alloy Silverstein Leads the firm's strategic direction and client service initiatives. He advises closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals on tax planning succession and wealth management.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Accounting — Joseph Damiano

Joseph Damiano CEO managing partner Sax LLP Continues to drive innovation and growth across the firm's advisory and assurance platforms. In 2026 he is leading expanded investments in digital learning through the firm's Amplifire platform and scaling ESG reporting and compliance services.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Accounting — Jo Anna Fellon

Jo Anna Fellon CFO Dancker Oversees the company's financial strategy and operations after being appointed to the role in 2025.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Accounting — Paula Ferreira

Paula FerreiraAssistant managing partner N.J. market leaderForvis MazarsFollowing the 2025 merger she is currently managing the integration of a new "AI-Audit" division in the NJ office aimed at reducing compliance costs for the 2026 tax cycle.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Accounting — Bill Hagaman

Bill HagamanGlobal chairmanHLB InternationalChairman of a worldwide network of independent advisory and accounting firms. With decades of leadership experience he remains a prominent figure in the international accounting and advisory profession.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Accounting — Jonathan Hirschfeld

Jonathan HirschfeldN.J. managing partnerPwCHighly regarded leader with 45 years in the healthcare industry. Leads one of only two remaining independent Catholic single-hospital health systems in New Jersey. Serves on the Board of Trustees of the American Hospital Association (AHA) and chairs...

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Accounting — A.J. Johnson

A.J. Johnson CEO; Executive Director N.J. Society of CPAs Serves as CEO and executive director leading statewide efforts to strengthen and modernize the accounting profession. A driving force behind expanding pathways to CPA licensure advancing workforce development and guiding firms and professionals through industry.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Accounting — Anthony Minnefor

Anthony MinneforPartner; Financial Services GroupEisnerAmperWith more than 20 years of accounting and auditing experience including in the alternative investment industry. He leads engagement teams on audits.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Accounting — Paul Peterson

Paul PetersonCEO; managing partnerWiss and Co.Leads strategy and operations for the firm while Wiss partners with the Jersey City-based non-profit Team Walker to run youth financial literacy workshops on saving budgeting and investing.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Accounting — Lori Roth

Lori Roth CEO Prager Metis In her new leadership role Roth is currently prioritizing the firm's international tax practice helping NJ-based global companies navigate the shifting 2026 international trade landscape.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Accounting — Alex Serrano

Alex Serrano Partner; Managing Partner of the New Jersey Office Citrin Cooperman As managing partner he oversees the firm's accounting tax and advisory services for clients across the state. He works closely with privately held and middle-market.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Accounting — Anthony Sgammato

Anthony SgammatoEY Americas Assurance Markets Leader Audit Partner and Private Equity Portfolio Company Client PartnerErnst and YoungNow leading the Private Equity Portfolio division he is currently advising major NJ-based PE firms on valuation shifts and liquidity strategies in the 2026 market...

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Accounting — Lee Sheilds

Lee SheildsManaging director; office managing partnerCBIZ-MarcumWorks closely with business and individual clients across a broad range of industries including real estate manufacturing distribution technology and professional services.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Accounting — Jennifer Shimek

Jennifer Shimek partner KPMG Served as managing principal of the firm's Short Hills office where she oversees local operations and supports the growth of its advisory and professional services practice.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Accounting — Alan Sobel

Alan SobelprincipalCLA New JerseyWith more than 40 years of experience advising private business owners across real estate manufacturing logistics retail and professional services. He specializes in guiding high-net-worth individuals and entrepreneurs.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Accounting — Pat Walsh

Pat Walsh CEO and managing partner Withum He leads the firm's national growth strategy and client service initiatives. Focused on innovation talent development and expanding Withum's advisory capabilities to meet the evolving needs of clients.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Accounting — Diane Wasser

Diane WasserPartner-in-charge N.J. and managing partner regionsEisnerAmperA powerhouse in talent maximization she has more than 30 years' experience in public accounting and founded the firm's Pension Services Group.

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