Accounting software
10 CTOs in Accounting Software
These ten executives serve as chief technology officers at accounting software companies, from cloud accounting platforms to audit, close and practice management tools. A reader can learn how CTOs lead technology organizations in accounting software businesses.
Professionals to explore
01—10Aaron Harris
LinkedInExperience: CTO · Sage
CTO at Sage since 2019; the profile headline reads Global CTO at Sage and describes Sage as a business management software provider that also provides accounting software. Former CTO at Sage Intacct, Inc. (2000–2018) and SVP, Head of Engineering and Technology at Sage Intacct, Inc. (2017–2018).
Cullen Zandstra
LinkedInExperience: Co-Founder & CTO · FloQast
Co-Founder & CTO at FloQast since 2012; the profile describes FloQast as an accounting transformation platform that simplifies global month-end close by providing easy collaboration and tracking. The profile headline reads Co-founder, CTO at FloQast, and the CTO role is listed as current.
Elye Mittelman
LinkedInExperience: Chief Technology Officer · ConnectBooks
Chief Technology Officer at ConnectBooks since 2022; the profile describes ConnectBooks as an eCommerce accounting software that allows users to sync all data from every transaction. Former Web Application Security (2019–2022) and Web Developer (2012–2019) roles at B&H Photo Video.
Jamie Kurtz
LinkedInExperience: Chief Technology Officer · Firm360
Chief Technology Officer at Firm360 since 2025; the profile describes Firm360 as an Accounting Practice Management Software that streamlines workflows and collaboration. Former Chief Technology Officer at Backline by DrFirst (two listed roles, 2016–2022 and 2022–2025) and Application Development Discipline Lead at Fusion Alliance (2012–2016).
Nigel Pinkerton
LinkedInExperience: Co-Founder, CTO · Hello Cashflow
Co-Founder, CTO at Hello Cashflow since 2024; the profile describes Hello Cashflow as an accounting software that connects businesses to their accounting software, with features such as a financial health check and budget editor. Director at SQUILLIONS since 2019, and former Director (2016–2018) and Lead Developer (2011–2016) at Infometrics.
Rick Carragher
LinkedInExperience: Chief Technology Officer · Xero
Chief Technology Officer at Xero since 2025; the profile describes Xero as online accounting software for small businesses that connects businesses to their bank, accountant, bookkeeper and other business apps. Former Senior Vice President of Engineering (2023–2024) and VP of Engineering (2021–2023) at Samsara, and Director, Amazon Health & Wellness at Amazon (2019–2021).
Ryan Sieve
LinkedInExperience: Chief Technology Officer · Accounting Seed
Chief Technology Officer at Accounting Seed since 2021; the profile describes Accounting Seed as a provider of cloud-based accounting software built on Salesforce. Former Director, Technical Consulting (2018–2021) and Senior Technical Architect (2017–2018) at Salesforce, and Lead Applications Architect at Kenandy, Inc (2013–2017).
Sam High
LinkedInExperience: Chief Technology Officer · Caseware
Chief Technology Officer at Caseware since 2024; the profile describes Caseware as a global AI platform for the audit and accounting profession. Former Chief Technology Officer at Homecare Homebase (2016–2024) and former Vice President & General Manager - Accounting, Audit & Workflow at Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting US (2008–2013).
Sugam Pandey
LinkedInExperience: Chief Technology Officer · Docyt
Chief Technology Officer at Docyt since 2020, a role the profile describes as CTO for an AI-powered accounting automation software platform for business owners, accountants and CFOs. Former Senior MTS at Oracle (2006–2011) and Engineering Team Lead at Health Fidelity (2014–2015) and at Junyo (2012–2014).
Tommy Tan
LinkedInExperience: Chief Technology Officer · AccountMate Software Corporation
Chief Technology Officer at AccountMate Software Corporation, listed as a current role with no start date. The profile says the company's modifiable accounting and business management software is used by small and medium enterprises worldwide, and cites over 30 years of experience in business software development, implementation, training and consultation, managing all phases of the software development cycle.
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Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you balance accuracy and auditability requirements against shipping speed when building accounting features?
- 02How are you applying AI to bookkeeping and close workflows, and where have you decided not to use it?
- 03How do you approach integrations with banks, payment platforms and other business apps without letting them slow down the core product?
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