Tom Barry, CPA, as GHJ’s Managing Partner is responsible for driving the Firm’s vision, values and growth. Having been with the Firm since 1997, Tom combines his expansive background in advisory and accounting services with his natural inclination toward entrepreneurship to serve the Firm as its chief leader. He works closely with other Firm leaders and the Executive Committee to improve operations, enhance strategy, ensure compliance and deliver innovative client-centric services. 

Under Tom’s leadership, the Firm has expanded into new markets across the globe and has consistently ranked on top accounting firm lists in its core regional markets. He also launched GHJ’s concept of #BeMore, which encourages members of the Firm to live their best lives professionally and personally, striking a blended balance of prioritizing self, family and firm.

Tom collaborates with leaders across practices, backed by more than 30 years of experience providing audit, accounting, tax and advisory services. In his client-facing role, he also advises waste and recycling industry leaders.

Tom is the current chairman of HLB USA and serves on the Executive Committee of HLB International. He is an active member of YPO and serves on the Accounting Advisory Board for Loyola Marymount University. Further, Tom is the Treasurer of GHJ Foundation, GHJ’s vehicle for purposeful and proactive giving to the community, and is a member of GHJ’s DEIA Steering Committee.

Outside of work, Tom spends time with his wife and four children. He enjoys traveling and is an avid sports fan.

Tom has been recognized as a Forbes Best-in-State CPA (2025) and a Los Angeles Business Journal LA500 Most Influential People in Business (2025). Other achievements include being among Forbes’ Top 200 CPAs in America and the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Top 40 in Their 40s and Thriving in Their 40s recipients.

Tom is a graduate of Pepperdine University, where he earned a Master of Business Administration. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Villanova University. Tom is also a member of the AICPA and CalCPA.