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Sona B Akmakjian, CPA

Enigma · DISC type Cdi
Global Head of Strategic Accounting Partnerships at Avalara
📍 United States

As Avalaras Global Head of Strategic Accountant Partnerships, Sona Akmakjian is a CPA with over 35 years of expertise in transactional tax and automation. She is dedicated to driving industry innovation by developing strategic initiatives that empower accounting firms with scalable, globally relevant solutions. She is a graduate of the USC Marshall School of Business.

While her public profile is professionally focused, she actively shares industry news and company updates, demonstrating a commitment to keeping her network informed. Sona also publicly celebrates her professional connections, indicating she values building strong, collaborative relationships within her field.

A multi-year award winner, Sona was named a CRN Channel Chief for 2023 and has been recognized as one of CRNs Women of the Channel for 2023, 2024, and 2025.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Global Head of Strategic Accounting Partnerships
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United States
Personality Overview

How Sona shows up

Persuasive & Assertive
Challenger
Friendly Yet Blunt

They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting proof as well as information. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing

Priorities

Topics Sona cares about

Accountant Partnerships
Leads global partnerships at Avalara, focusing on creating high-value, mutually beneficial relationships with accounting firms of all sizes to enhance their client service capabilities.
Tax Automation
Leverages over 35 years of expertise to advocate for digital transformation and the adoption of scalable tax automation solutions within the accounting profession.
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Career

Work history

6-2020
Global Head of Strategic Accounting Partnerships
Avalara
9-2013 - 5-2020
Senior Director Strategic Business Development and Alliances
DMA - DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc.
3-2012 - 4-2013
Vice President of Client Services
Sovos (Previously a division of ADP)
5-2007 - 3-2012
Senior Director of Partner Implementation
ADP (Taxware)
12-2005 - 5-2007
Director of Training and Education
ADP (Taxware)
In the press

Media appearances

Avalara's Insights for Accountants with Sona Akmakjian. Featured in YouTube
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CRN Recognizes Five Avalara Leaders on 2023 Women of the Channel List. Featured in Avalara Newsroom
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Education
1988 - 1992
BS
USC Marshall School of Business
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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