Chief Information Officer

Job description

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Chief Information Officer based in the United States.** We are seeking a strategic, people-focused Chief Information Officer to lead enterprise technology strategy and drive digital transformation across a growing professional services organization. In this high-impact executive role, you will align technology investments with business priorities, modernize infrastructure, and strengthen security, scalability, and operational resilience. You will lead IT teams and external partners while championing innovative solutions that improve employee experiences and enhance client service delivery. Working closely with senior leadership, you will guide cloud adoption, technology modernization, and change management initiatives. The role also offers an opportunity to advance sustainability, community engagement, and responsible technology practices while shaping the organization's long-term growth and competitiveness. ### Accountabilities - Technology Strategy and Business Alignment: Develop and execute a forward-looking IT strategy that supports organizational growth, business objectives, and evolving operational needs. - Executive Leadership: Lead and empower a customer-focused IT organization that delivers measurable business value, promotes collaboration, and maintains strong relationships across the organization. - Digital Transformation and Innovation: Drive business process improvements, introduce new technologies, and lead transformative initiatives that enhance productivity, efficiency, and employee experience. - Infrastructure and Security: Define the strategy for IT infrastructure, including cloud computing, storage, cybersecurity, disaster recovery, and software capabilities, ensuring systems remain secure, scalable, and reliable. - Team and Vendor Management: Lead IT supervisors responsible for infrastructure, security, vendor and consultant relationships, and internal technology support. - Budget and Resource Planning: Develop and oversee the IT budget, prioritize investments, and recommend technology solutions based on business needs and expected value. - Technology Assessment: Analyze requirements across the organization and individual departments, identify opportunities for improvement, and prioritize technology enhancements or alternative solutions. - Cloud Migration and Adoption: Oversee cloud infrastructure transitions and change management initiatives that encourage effective adoption of new platforms and tools. - Stakeholder Communication: Communicate technology strategy, best practices, emerging developments, and recommendations to senior management and IT stakeholders. - Compliance and Risk Management: Monitor applicable federal, state, and local regulations and compliance requirements relevant to IT operations within a public accounting environment. - Sustainability and Community Impact: Support community engagement, employee volunteering, environmental impact reduction, and initiatives that promote responsible resource use, equity, sustainability, and positive social outcomes. - ESG Leadership: Advance environmental, social, and governance initiatives through technology and operational innovation, supporting long-term organizational responsibility and competitiveness. ### Requirements: - Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field. An MBA with an emphasis in technology is preferred. - Executive IT Experience: At least 10 years of progressive IT leadership experience, including direct responsibility for supporting business growth and translating business needs into creative technology solutions. - Industry Background: Experience in public accounting or middle-market professional services, ideally within a matrixed organizational structure. - Change Management: Demonstrated success leading organizational change, introducing new technologies and processes, and improving employee experiences. - Technology Modernization: Proven experience migrating an organization to cloud-based infrastructure and managing the adoption of new platforms. - Strategic and Technical Leadership: Ability to develop and execute technology strategies while remaining sufficiently hands-on with the technical work required to deliver complex initiatives. - Business and Employee Focus: A strong commitment to improving employee experience, effectiveness, and efficiency through technology innovation and continuous improvement. - Stakeholder Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with people at all organizational levels and navigate the culture and operating practices of professional services environments. - Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts and strategic priorities clearly to diverse audiences. - Leadership Approach: A forward-thinking, collaborative, and resilient leadership style, with a commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and positive organizational impact. ### Benefits: - Salary: $300,000–$350,000 per year for candidates based in the San Francisco Bay Area who meet the position's minimum requirements. Compensation may vary based on location and qualifications; candidates will receive a location-specific range from a recruiter. - Flexible Work Arrangements: Remote work options and flexible arrangements designed to support work-life balance. - Time Off and Leave: 14 firm holidays, including two floating holidays, flexible paid time off, paid family leave, a winter break, and summer hours. - Well-being Resources: Access to a wellness platform, wellness incentives, an employee assistance program, mental health resources, and colleague resource groups. - Professional Development: Learning and development opportunities through coaching, live classes, workshops, seminars, and professional exam support and bonuses. - Financial and Benefits Flexibility: Personalized benefit structures and financial compensation options that provide flexibility to meet individual needs. - Purpose-Driven Culture: An inclusive, people-focused environment that values community engagement, sustainability, collaboration, and entrepreneurial thinking.