Zillow names Rikki Tremblay principal accounting officer
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IN SHORT
Zillow Group has appointed Rikki Tremblay as its new principal accounting officer, effective September 17, 2026. Tremblay, who has held various senior finance roles at Zillow since 2014, will succeed Jennifer Rock, who is retiring but will serve as an advisor until March 1, 2027. The company stated Rock's retirement was not due to any disagreements.
Key Numbers
Sept. 17, 2026Rikki Tremblay's appointment as principal accounting officer
March 1, 2027Jennifer Rock's advisory role end date
December 2014Rikki Tremblay joined Zillow
Who's Involved
Rikki Tremblay
appointed vice president, principal accounting officer of Zillow Group
Jennifer Rock
retired chief accounting officer and principal accounting officer of Zillow Group
Zillow Group
appointed Rikki Tremblay as principal accounting officer
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Rikki Tremblay's former employer
↳ Why This Matters
The appointment ensures continuity in Zillow's accounting leadership as the company navigates heightened scrutiny around internal controls and financial reporting.
Key facts
Rikki Tremblay has been appointed Zillow's principal accounting officer, effective September 17, 2026.
Jennifer Rock, the current chief accounting officer, retired on September 17, 2026.
Rock will continue with Zillow in an advisory role until March 1, 2027.
Tremblay has been with Zillow since December 2014, holding various senior finance positions.
Rock's retirement was not prompted by any disagreements with the company.
Tremblay most recently served as vice president of reporting, technical accounting and controls.
Zillow Group has promoted Rikki Tremblay, a longtime finance executive, to the role of vice president, principal accounting officer, effective September 17, 2026. The appointment follows the retirement of current chief accounting officer and principal accounting officer Jennifer Rock on the same date.
Rock will remain with the company in an advisory capacity until March 1, 2027. Zillow stated in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that Rock's decision to retire was not due to any disputes regarding the company's operations, policies, accounting practices, or financial disclosures.
The Zillow board of directors appointed Tremblay to the principal accounting officer position on September 16, 2026. This transition aims to maintain continuity in accounting leadership during a period of increased scrutiny for public companies concerning internal controls, revenue recognition, and stock-based compensation.
Tremblay has held several senior accounting and reporting positions at Zillow since joining in December 2014. Her most recent role was vice president of reporting, technical accounting and controls from February 2025 to September 2026. Prior to that, she served as senior director of reporting, technical accounting and controls from February 2023 to February 2025, and senior director of financial reporting and technical accounting from February 2019 to February 2023. She also held other financial reporting and accounting leadership roles at the company between 2014 and 2019. Before her tenure at Zillow, Tremblay worked in audit at Deloitte & Touche LLP from September 2009 to November 2014, where she most recently held the position of audit manager.
Frequently asked questions
Rikki Tremblay's appointment as principal accounting officer became effective on September 17, 2026.
Jennifer Rock retired as chief accounting officer and principal accounting officer on September 17, 2026, and will remain with Zillow in an advisory position through March 1, 2027.
Before her appointment, Rikki Tremblay served as vice president of reporting, technical accounting and controls at Zillow from February 2025 to September 2026.
What Happens Next
01Jennifer Rock will serve as an advisor to Zillow through March 1, 2027.
How It Developed
Rikki Tremblay was appointed vice president, principal accounting officer of Zillow Group on September 16, 2026.
Jennifer Rock retired as chief accounting officer and principal accounting officer on September 17, 2026.
Jennifer Rock will remain with Zillow as an advisor through March 1, 2027.
