Zillow names Rikki Tremblay principal accounting officer
Zillow announced that longtime finance executive Rikki Tremblay will assume the role of principal accounting officer effective September 17, 2026, following the retirement of chief accounting officer Jennifer Rock on the same date. Rock will continue to serve as an adviser to the company through March 1, 2027. The board of directors approved Tremblay’s appointment on September 16, 2026, ensuring a seamless transition in Zillow’s accounting leadership.
The change comes at a moment when public companies are under intensified scrutiny regarding internal controls, revenue recognition, and stock‑based compensation. Zillow emphasized that Rock’s decision to retire was not driven by any disagreement over operations, policies, accounting practices, or financial disclosures. In her retirement statement, Rock said she looked forward to focusing on family while remaining supportive of the company, and Zillow’s chief operating officer and chief financial officer Jeremy Hoffman praised her steady hand, principled leadership, and genuine care for colleagues.
Tremblay brings more than a decade of experience at Zillow, having joined the firm in December 2014 and progressed through a series of senior accounting and reporting positions, most recently serving as vice president of reporting, technical accounting and controls from February 2025 to September 2026. Prior to Zillow, she worked at Deloitte & Touche LLP, where she advanced to audit manager before leaving in November 2014. The appointment is intended to maintain continuity in Zillow’s financial reporting function as the company navigates evolving regulatory expectations and market conditions.
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