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Sarah Barkema

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SVP, Chief Accounting Officer and Head of Investor Relations at Marqeta
📍 Greater Seattle Area, United States

Sarah Barkema is a seasoned finance executive, serving as the SVP, Chief Accounting Officer, and Head of Investor Relations at Marqeta. With two decades of leadership at public companies like Stitch Fix, Fortive, and NIKE, she holds a CPA and an MBA, specializing in accounting excellence, operational transformation, and strategic finance.

Her career includes guiding global teams through significant changes, including public company transformations and M&A transactions.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
SVP, Chief Accounting Officer and Head of Investor Relations
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Seattle Area, United States
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Public Company Finance
Her career is centered on finance leadership within high-growth public companies, managing SEC reporting, M&A transactions, and investor communications for companies like Marqeta, Stitch Fix, and NIKE.
Team Building
Frequently posts about hiring for her teams, emphasizing the importance of working with great leaders and creating a positive, motivated team environment.
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Career

Work history

3-2026
SVP, Chief Accounting Officer and Head of Investor Relations
Marqeta
9-2024 - 3-2026
Chief Accounting Officer
Marqeta
11-2021 - 10-2024
Chief Accounting Officer
Stitch Fix
11-2019 - 11-2021
Vice President - Finance and Reporting
Fortive
2-2018 - 11-2019
Sr. Director of Finance and Reporting
Fortive
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Education
2000 - 2004
BBA
University of Iowa
2004 - 2005
MBA
Pittsburg State University
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