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Founded in 2008, Hightower is a wealth management firm that provides investment, financial and retirement planning services to individuals, foundations and family offices, as well as 401(k) consulting and cash management services to corporations. Hightower’s capital solutions, operational support services, size and scale empower its vibrant community of independent-minded wealth advisors to grow their businesses and help their clients achieve their financial vision. Based in Chicago with advisors across the U.S., we operate as a registered investment advisor (RIA). Our Story

Founded in 2008, Hightower is a wealth management firm that provides investment, financial and retirement planning services to individuals, foundations and family offices, as well as 401(k) consulting and cash management services to corporations. Hightower’s capital solutions, operational support services, size and scale empower its vibrant community of independent-minded wealth advisors to grow their businesses and help their clients achieve their financial vision. Based in Chicago with advisors across the U.S., we operate as a registered investment advisor (RIA).

Your Future Team

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Director of IT Finance to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in both information technology and financial management, You will be a highly motivated professional with a passion for both IT and finance, and you possess a strategic mindset coupled with strong execution capabilities. As the Director of IT Finance, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective allocation of IT resources, optimizing financial processes, negotiating contracts and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations and standards

What You’ll Do

Collaborate with IT leadership to manage budgets, forecasts, and financial plans, ensuring cost transparency and monitoring performance against allocations. Provide financial insights for strategic IT decisions, including cost-benefit analyses, ROI assessments, and variance analysis to guide resource optimization. Oversee vendor relationships, negotiate contracts for cost-effectiveness, evaluate performance against service agreements, and ensure compliance with governance frameworks. Track and manage expenses related to IT hardware, software, licenses, and services, implementing corrective actions where needed to improve cost efficiency. Present detailed financial reports to senior management, highlighting trends, discrepancies, and recommendations for financial workflow improvements. Identify opportunities for process enhancements and implement automation solutions to streamline financial tasks, reporting, and operational efficiencies.

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field. 7+ years of experience in financial management in an IT environment, with an understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis. Demonstrated experience in vendor management and contract negotiation Strong communication skills and the ability to work with product owners and other departments leads on technology expense management. Proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., ERP systems, financial modeling software)

What We Offer

Base salary of $150,000-$160,000 plus a 20% discretionary bonus Coverage on the first day of employment for medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid parental leave (16 weeks for primary caregiver and 8 weeks for secondary caregiver) Flexible PTO plan Hybrid model work schedule (minimum 3 days in office) 401k matching plan HSA employer contributions Student loan assistance Pet insurance

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Hightower is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related), gender identity or expression, genetic information including sickle cell or hemoglobin C trait, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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