Chief Technology Officer

Chief Technology Officer

Job Summary :

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is a senior executive responsible for the firm's technology platforms, infrastructure, and product development, ensuring alignment with business objectives and driving digital transformation. This role oversees technology asset management, IT operations, cloud engineering, product development, and vulnerability management. The CTO collaborates with executive leadership to develop and execute technology roadmaps, optimize IT operations, and ensure the security, scalability, and reliability of BDO's technology environment.

Job Duties :

Owns and manages the lifecycle of all technology platforms, including refresh cycles and asset management

Leads IT operations, ensuring high availability, performance, and reliability of technology services

Oversees infrastructure, including data center operations, network engineering, server and storage administration, and disaster recovery / business continuity planning

Directs cloud engineering and cloud platform management, ensuring secure and efficient cloud adoption and operations

Guides product development, including enterprise applications, software development, and product management teams

Manages vulnerability management processes, ensuring timely identification and remediation of security risks

Provides leadership to directors and managers across IT operations, infrastructure, technical support, product management, system engineering, product development, and IT asset management

Develops and maintains technology roadmaps, aligning with business strategy and driving innovation

Establishes and enforces technology standards, policies, and best practices

Collaborates with business leaders to identify technology opportunities and support digital transformation initiatives

Manages technology budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation

Ensures compliance with relevant regulatory, security, and privacy requirements

Fosters a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence within the technology organization

Represents technology interests at the executive level and communicates technology strategy to stakeholders

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Directly manages IT Operations Director, Product Development Director, Director of IT Asset Management, and associated managers and teams

Oversees hiring, training, development, and performance management of technology staff

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Education :

Bachelor's degree, required; focus in Computer Science or Information Systems, preferred

Experience :

Fifteen (15) or more years of experience in technology management, required

Ten (10) or more years of experience as a senior leader of organization, required

Five (5) or more years of experience working in the Accounting, Banking or Financial Services industries, preferred

Experience building and leading high performance teams, required

Experience with regulatory compliance (e.g., SOX, GDPR, HIPAA), preferred

License / Certifications :

Current Microsoft certifications, preferred

Software :

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, required

Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, cloud computing, software development, and cybersecurity best practices, required

Familiarity with ITIL, DevOps, Agile methodologies, and modern IT governance frameworks, required

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to develop and execute technology strategy aligned with business goals

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Strong vendor management and contract negotiation skills