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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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...
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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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...
