BDO USA
Job Title
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Job Description A senior executive responsible for the firm’s technology platforms, infrastructure, and product development, ensuring alignment with business objectives and driving digital transformation. The CTO oversees technology asset management, IT operations, cloud engineering, product development, and vulnerability management, collaborating with executive leadership to develop and execute technology roadmaps.
Key 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, 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 an 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
Licensing/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
Compensation National Range: $280,000 - $325,000 Maryland Range: $280,000 - $325,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $280,000 - $325,000
About Us Join us at BDO, where you’ll find more than a career—you’ll find a place where your work is impactful and you’re valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement, and our culture centers around meaningful connections, curiosity, and authenticity. BDO is an ESOP company, proudly sharing its success with our U.S. team. We provide assurance, tax, and advisory services for a diverse range of clients worldwide.
We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle‑market leaders, sharing insight‑driven perspectives, and helping companies transform their business practices.
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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Job Description A senior executive responsible for the firm’s technology platforms, infrastructure, and product development, ensuring alignment with business objectives and driving digital transformation. The CTO oversees technology asset management, IT operations, cloud engineering, product development, and vulnerability management, collaborating with executive leadership to develop and execute technology roadmaps.
Key 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, 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 an 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
Licensing/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
Compensation National Range: $280,000 - $325,000 Maryland Range: $280,000 - $325,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $280,000 - $325,000
About Us Join us at BDO, where you’ll find more than a career—you’ll find a place where your work is impactful and you’re valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement, and our culture centers around meaningful connections, curiosity, and authenticity. BDO is an ESOP company, proudly sharing its success with our U.S. team. We provide assurance, tax, and advisory services for a diverse range of clients worldwide.
We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle‑market leaders, sharing insight‑driven perspectives, and helping companies transform their business practices.
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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