Director of Tech and Innovation (100% Remote Work)

5+ years of experience in technology, innovation or similar field. At least 3 years of experience leading technical teams within a service-based industry. Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Business or related field. Preference for those who have a background in accounting, tax and/or financial-focused organizations. Experience leading digital transformations in a professional services firm. Technical expertise leading project management, data analytics platforms (ex: Quickbase, Alteryx) and applied AI solutions (such as Copilot, OpenAI, Azure AI). Proven success leading product development from ideation through execution with strong returns on investment. Natural leader who enjoys working with diverse people and ideas. Effective and comfortable communicator across various mediums. Intellectually curious and comfortable with ambiguity. Eager to learn new skills and technologies. Strategic thinker with the ability to create a vision for the future. Not afraid to challenge the status quo and speak up when something doesn't seem right.

Define and drive strategic goals of the Tech & Innovation Team. Develop and maintain a long-term roadmap for the team's operations. Develop Tech & Innovation Team members and ensure learning opportunities. Effectively communicate processes and procedures to the team. Identify operational issues and design practical solutions. Focus on continuous process improvement and technology adoption. Lead cross-department projects to improve workflows and data accuracy. Evaluate tools and approaches to improve efficiency and client service. Evaluate, oversee, and evolve IT managed service provider's work. Manage technology vendors and software contracts. Ensure systems meet security and compliance requirements. Handle major escalated technology issues and support the team in resolving them. Support adoption of new tools and processes across teams. Establish healthy communication channels and encourage collaboration.