Barlow's job at Intuit was described as building and leading "a team of Strategic Account Managers, Product Specialists, and Inside Account Managers to provide accountants with the products, programs, and services needed for their success."

Sage says he will work closely with Jennifer Warawa, who was promoted to become global VP of product marketing for the accountant market in April, after leading the North American Accountant program since October 2013.

Barlow was VP of sales and marketing at CCH from June 2002 through October 2012