The Director of Tech & Innovation will play a pivotal role by leading the team responsible for designing and implementing technology and innovative ideas that will support the company’s long-term goals.
This role combines strategic planning with hands-on collaboration.
The director will work with other department heads to identify challenges, develop solutions, and ensure systems are secure, reliable, scalable and effective.
As a member of TaxValet’s leadership team, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of a rapidly growing company, directly impact business growth, and build a world-class team in an environment that values innovation, data-driven decision making, and transformative client experiences.
This is a newly created leadership role at TaxValet. As we grow, technology, data and automation are becoming central to how we serve clients and scale sustainably.
We are looking for a Director of Technology & Innovation who will build this function from the ground up. This role starts with a small but capable team and significant opportunity to define structure, priorities, and ways of working.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in technology, innovation or similar field with at least 3 years of experience leading technical teams within a service-based industry.
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Business or related field.
Preference for those who have a background in accounting, tax and/or financial-focused organizations, and experience leading digital transformations in a professional services firm.
Technical expertise leading project management, data analytics platforms (ex: Quickbase, Alteryx) and applied AI solutions (such as Copilot, OpenAI, Azure AI).
Proven success leading product development from ideation through execution with strong returns on investment

Benefits

Base Salary - $97,388
Bonus Potential - 10%+ of base salary based on set targets.
43 days off per year. This includes 22 holidays per year, plus 21 days of PTO per year.
3 additional days off per year to volunteer and serve your community
100% Remote work with flexible working hours
The ability to participate in the company profit sharing program the year after your hire date (pending passing a financial literacy quiz.)

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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