Director of Information Technology

As the Director of IT, they will l be responsible for strategically planning, overseeing, and directing the Firm's activities in all aspects of Information Technology and assuring that the highest level of IT performance is being achieved for the Firm and its clients. This position receives work from the Managing Partner and the Head of the Technology Committee. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create and manage an IT strategic plan that encapsulates an IT roadmap for a 3-5 year time span. It would outline the overall goals, required strategies, and tactics to support those IT goals in alignment with the organization's overall business objectives.
• Manage the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade, and support of all IT systems, including but not limited to servers, PCs, operating systems, telephones, software applications, and peripherals.
• Identify and eliminate security vulnerabilities with strategic solutions that increase data security as well as monitor Firm’s WISP (written information security plan).
• Provide expertise and support during systems upgrades, installations, migrations, conversions, and file maintenance.
• Oversee systems development, enhancement, and the integration of new systems with existing systems.
• Work with Managing Partner and Technology Committee to develop and implement short and long-term IT strategies to enhance internal user effectiveness, client services, and foster innovation.
• Manage IT staff, including hiring, training, evaluation, guidance, discipline and discharge.
• Develop the IT staff to meet the changing needs of users, groups and offices; new projects and technologies; and varying staff strengths.
• Ensure the creation and maintenance of all written documentation, including system and user manuals, license agreements, and documentation of modifications and upgrades.
• Keep current with the latest technologies and identify opportunities for technology-driven innovation and efficiency improvements that will meet our business and system requirements.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with our software and hardware providers and developers.
• Develop and implement all IT policies and procedures, including those for architecture, security, disaster recovery, standards, purchasing, and service provision.
• Negotiate and administer vendor, outsourcer, and consultant contracts and service agreements.
• Support the overall mission and follow all standards, policies, procedures, and confidentiality guidelines.
• Comply with the Firm’s policies, procedures, manuals, forms, and relevant software.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as a consultant to clients by troubleshooting and analyzing client IT issues.
• Participate in office and Firm wide initiatives.
• Actively pursue self-development opportunities.
• Build strong team relationships, internal and external.
• Maintain personal and professional integrity at all times.
• This position occasionally requires long hours, occasional weekend work and additional on-call availability during busy season.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

The Director of IT directly supervises all staff within the IT department. Currently a small team that supports all locations (total of 5) but will hire temp to assist on projects . The idea is to grow the IT team moving forward.

Work Environment

This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, scanners and fax machines. This position occasionally requires long hours, occasional weekend work and additional on-call availability during busy season.

Travel

Travel is primarily local to the Firm offices and client offices during the business day.

Required Experience and Skillsets

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or minimum of eight (8) years of recent experience within information technology.
• Experience in the most current technologies and products used in the industry.
• Experience in Windows operating systems.
• Experience in Citrix and/or SQL preferred but not required.
• Several years’ experience managing employees within an IT environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to gather information as well as explain complex technical concepts in simple language.
• Strong observational skills to recognize warning signs that indicate potential problems.
• Excellent customer service skills to interact professionally and positively with team members and clients.
• Exceptional problem-solving and strategic thinking skills are required.
• Experience with Thomson Reuters systems is preferred but not required.

Top Technical Skills/Capabilities

1. 8 years exp Window
2. 8 years exp Information Security
3. 5 years of SQL knowledge and experience
4. 5 years of working in Citrix Experience

ABOUT OUR FIRM:

They are an AICPA Member Firm providing comprehensive financial and business advisory services in accounting and auditing, tax strategies, business and management, valuation, litigation support and forensic accounting, human resources and IT consulting, and a host of personal financial services.

Their greatest strength isn't just our renowned technical and consulting experience, but our ability to listen to our clients and truly understand their challenges and work with them to develop innovative solutions.

Headquartered in northwest Ohio, we are a mid-size accounting firm expanding our team. We have been providing distinctive solutions to our clients' most complex tax, financial and business matters with the utmost in personal service since 1969! If you're ready to learn and grow, we offer a challenging, diverse work environment that prioritizes your career advancement as much as your personal enrichment.

WHY JOIN US?

• Award-winning firm!
• Accelerated Career Growth / Partner Track Potential
• Competitive Benefits Package!
• Work-Life Balance
• Strong company culture with a big local presence
• Paid CPE
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
• Bonuses!
• Fun company activities
• 401K with Company Match