Description

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) serves as the firm’s executive leader for technology, data, IT operations, people, and innovation. As a member of the executive leadership team, the CIO aligns technology strategy with the firm’s growth objectives—balancing operational excellence and cybersecurity with forward-looking innovation, client enablement, and employee empowerment. This role is responsible for setting and executing the overall technology vision, strategy, and governance, while fostering a high-performing culture that attracts, develops, and retains top talent. The CIO ensures that all systems, data, and digital capabilities drive business growth, efficiency, innovation, and risk management. Acting as both a strategic and people leader, the CIO bridges business strategy and technology execution, ensuring that technology investments create measurable value for clients, staff, and the firm’s long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

Define and communicate a technology roadmap that accelerates growth in assurance, tax, and advisory services.
Serve as a trusted advisor to firm leadership, translating emerging technology into business opportunities.
Oversee enterprise architecture and integrations, SaaS platforms, portfolio management, and technology investment prioritization.
Rationalize systems and platforms to reduce redundancy, strengthen integration, and maximize ROI.
Provide executive oversight of information security, regulatory compliance, and IT governance.
Ensure the firm meets or exceeds standards including NIST CSF, IRS WISP, GLBA, and evolving data privacy laws.
Lead the adoption of AI, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies to improve efficiency and enhance advisory services.
Partner with directors to develop modern data infrastructure, dashboards, and real-time reporting solutions.
Enhance client-facing portals and digital engagement with secure, interactive tools and dashboards. Strengthen staff productivity through modern platforms, training programs, and end-user enablement.

Oversee IT due diligence, integration, and onboarding for mergers and acquisitions.

Standardize systems and processes to ensure seamless expansion into new markets.
Lead and mentor leaders overseeing information security, SaaS platforms, AI/data innovation, enterprise architecture, and end-user enablement.
Cultivate a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement across the firm.

Skills And Requirements

BS/BA in computer science, engineering or relevant field; MS/MBA preferred
15+ years of progressive experience in IT leadership, with 5+ years in an executive or senior management role.
Proven ability to balance operational IT excellence with innovation and client- facing digital strategy.
Expertise in cybersecurity, compliance, SaaS ecosystems, and enterprise platforms.
Experience in professional services, accounting, or other regulated industries preferred.
Demonstrated ability to manage multi-vendor ecosystems and negotiate enterprise agreements.
Exceptional people skills with the ability to influence senior executives and engage clients.
Demonstrated success in managing senior technology leaders and large-scale initiatives.
Strong relationship-building skills with partners, clients, and cross-functional leaders.

Preferred Skills

Demonstrated success in managing senior technology leaders and large-scale initiatives.
Experience in professional services, accounting, legal, or consulting firms— understanding practice management, client data confidentiality, and audit/tax

technologies.

Familiarity with CPA industry applications (CCH Axcess, Thomson Reuters, CaseWare, DataSnipper, or similar).
Knowledge of M&A IT integration and post-acquisition technology onboarding.
Experience implementing hybrid-cloud environments

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