BDO USA
Job Description
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.
Responsibilities
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
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (required); preferred focus in Computer Science or Information Systems
Experience
15+ years of experience in technology management (required)
10+ years of experience as a senior leader of an organization (required)
5+ years of experience 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
Salary Range National Range: $280,000 – $325,000 Maryland Range: $280,000 – $325,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $280,000 – $325,000
About BDO Join us at BDO, where your work is impactful and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility, opportunities for advancement, and a culture centered around meaningful connections, curiosity, and authenticity.
Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability.
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Responsibilities
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
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (required); preferred focus in Computer Science or Information Systems
Experience
15+ years of experience in technology management (required)
10+ years of experience as a senior leader of an organization (required)
5+ years of experience 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
Salary Range National Range: $280,000 – $325,000 Maryland Range: $280,000 – $325,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $280,000 – $325,000
About BDO Join us at BDO, where your work is impactful and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility, opportunities for advancement, and a culture centered around meaningful connections, curiosity, and authenticity.
Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability.
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