Director of IT – Sioux Falls, SD

Director of IT

COMPANY PROFILE:

This well-established professional services firm in the Upper Midwest provides a full suite of assurance, tax, and advisory solutions to privately held businesses, nonprofits, and individuals. Known for its hands-on approach and long-term client relationships, the team partners closely with organizations across a wide range of industries to support everything from compliance needs to strategic planning and growth initiatives. The firm offers a collaborative, people-first environment with opportunities for career development, mentorship, and exposure to complex client work, making it a strong fit for professionals seeking both stability and meaningful advancement.

WHAT THE COMPANY WILL OFFER YOU:

• $120,000 - $140,000 +
• Bonuses
• Profit Sharing
• 401k match of 5%.
• Health Insurance & Life Insurance
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Summer Work Schedule: 4 day work week
• Growth Opportunities

THE ROLE YOU WILL PLAY:

• Lead firmwide technology vision, strategy, and execution across infrastructure, systems, and security.
• Oversee daily IT operations and directly manage the IT Systems Administrator.
• Build and maintain a technology roadmap aligned with business goals and client service needs.
• Direct procurement, deployment, lifecycle management, and vendor relationships for key platforms and tools.
• Establish and enforce technology policies and standards (cybersecurity, data protection, acceptable use).
• Own AI strategy and automation initiatives to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Lead data analytics efforts to translate financial and operational data into actionable insights.
• Identify innovative ways to leverage industry-specific data to strengthen advisory services and business development.
• Partner with service line leaders to implement client-facing and internal technology solutions.
• Oversee cybersecurity, incident response, disaster recovery, and compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
• Drive risk management, security training, and continuous improvement through modernization and change leadership.

BACKGROUND PROFILE:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, or a related field (advanced degree a plus).
• 10+ years of progressive technology leadership experience, ideally within a professional services environment.
• Demonstrated success building and executing technology strategy across infrastructure, security, analytics, and emerging tools.
• Strong working knowledge of cybersecurity, compliance expectations, and data governance best practices.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and drive change in a fast-moving setting.
• Clear communicator who can translate technical concepts for business leaders and non-technical stakeholders.
• Willing and able to travel between office locations as needed and meet standard pre-employment requirements.

Contact:

Travis Peper

(605) 428-6149

[email protected]