Withum is proud to share that NJBIZ has recognized Pat Walsh, Managing Partner and CEO, and Jim Bourke, Partner and Managing Director of Advisory Services, as honorees in its inaugural 2025 Finance Power List. Their inclusion on this prestigious list highlights their significant contributions and commitment to the accounting and finance industries.
Pat Walsh
Pat was recognized for his relentless dedication to elevating Withum’s position as a top 25 advisory, accounting and tax firm. The local journal noted Pat’s leadership and the impressive growth trajectory the Firm has experienced under his guidance. Currently, Withum has a global footprint of nearly 2,700 team members across 26 offices, with the strategic expansions over the past year including firms in Philadelphia, Chicago and Houston.
His dedication and contributions to the profession have earned him numerous accolades, including a spot on the inaugural Forbes Top 200 CPAs in America list in 2024 and its subsequent Best-in-State CPA list in 2025. He was also previously recognized as one of NJBIZ’s Leaders in Finance and Accounting Power 50 honorees.
Jim Bourke
Jim was honored as an established leader in advisory services, including his oversight of the Firm’s management consulting, cyber and information security, business advisory and transaction advisory teams. Jim also serves as the global advisory and technology leader for HLB International, where he guides 52,000 members across 1,100 offices in over 150 countries in technology advancement and the expansion of advisory services. He is a highly sought-after speaker at global conferences addressing the importance of embracing technological initiatives in the accounting profession, such as process automation, cloud migration strategies and artificial intelligence. His excellence has been recognized by Forbes magazine, which included him in its Top 200 CPAs in America, and by Accounting Today, which has repeatedly recognized him as one of the Top 100 Influential People in Accounting.
NJBIZ Finance Power List
The NJBIZ Finance Power list represents a natural evolution from the annual Accounting Power 50 list that the publication compiles each year. The inaugural Finance Power 50 honorees were selected based on their professional accomplishments and public service, contributing to making New Jersey a better place to live, work and do business. Withum is thrilled to have two senior leaders recognized on this list, which is featured on the NJBIZ website.
