Kaufman Rossin · 6 hours ago
Chief Technology Officer
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expKaufman Rossin is seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to serve as a senior leader of the firm. The CTO will be responsible for the strategic direction, execution, and governance of the firm's technological environment, ensuring it supports growth, operational excellence, risk management, and client service.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Lead the firm's Information Technology function, with direct authority over infrastructure, networks, cloud platforms, enterprise systems, and internal technology operations
Establish standards for reliability, scalability, performance, and availability across all technology platforms
Ensure technology services are delivered securely, consistently, and in a manner that supports firmwide operations and growth
Report directly to the COO while collaborating closely with the CIO, CISO, and other executive leaders on cross functional initiatives
Partner with executive leadership to define and execute a multi-year technology roadmap aligned with the firm's strategic objectives
Own enterprise architecture decisions, ensuring systems are scalable, integrated, and capable of supporting future service models
Lead evaluation and selection of core platforms, balancing build versus buy decisions with long term operational sustainability
Share ownership of the firm's data strategy, architecture, and analytics capabilities in partnership with executive leadership and key stakeholders
Ensure data platforms support operational reporting, practice management, and client facing analytics
Promote responsible data governance, data quality, and security practices across the firm
Drive firmwide digital transformation initiatives, including automation, workflow optimization, and modernization of legacy processes
Lead adoption of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotic process automation (RPA), and advanced analytics
Collaborate with the Chief Innovation Officer on exploration, piloting, and scaled deployment of new technologies
Partner with practice leaders to ensure technology effectively supports service delivery across tax, audit, advisory, and other practice areas
Enable client-facing teams with secure, modern tools that enhance collaboration, reporting, data access, and overall client experience
Support development of technology enabled service offerings that differentiate the firm in the marketplace
Develop change management strategies for major technology initiatives, from planning through post implementation
Ensure successful user adoption through thoughtful communication, training alignment, and ongoing support
Take responsibility not just for deployment, but for measurable usage, effectiveness, and business impact
Work closely with the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to maintain a strong cybersecurity and risk management posture
Support incident response, business continuity, disaster recovery, and compliance with applicable regulatory and audit requirements
Ensure technology risks are understood, managed, and communicated appropriately to firm leadership
Establish and maintain IT governance frameworks, policies, and decision-making processes
Manage vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and performance across the technology ecosystem
Own technology budgeting, capital planning, and ROI evaluation for major initiatives
Build, lead, and develop a high performing IT organization spanning infrastructure, applications, security, and support
Recruit and retain top technical talent while fostering a culture of accountability, learning, and continuous improvement
Ensure the IT organization is structured to scale with the firm's growth and evolving service offerings
Represent the firm externally on technology related topics, including industry panels, client conversations, recruiting efforts, and thought leadership opportunities
Support business development by bringing credibility and insight around technology enabled services and innovation
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including system uptime, security posture, project delivery, user adoption, and return on investment
Provide regular reporting to firm leadership on technology performance, risk exposure, and progress against strategic initiatives
Use metrics to drive continuous improvement and informed decision making
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive technology leadership experience, including senior responsibility for enterprise IT environments
Demonstrated success leading infrastructure operations, enterprise systems, and large scale transformation initiatives
Strong understanding of cybersecurity, data governance, and risk management
Proven ability to partner with business leaders, manage change, and translate strategy into execution
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
Preferred
Experience in professional services, accounting, consulting, financial services, or similarly regulated industries strongly preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Company
Kaufman Rossin
Kaufman Rossin is an accounting company that provides accounting, tax and consulting services.
501-1000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Marc Feigelson
Chief Financial Officer, Client Services Principal, Real Estate Industry Practice Group Leader
Richard Salinas
Chief Operating Officer
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