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Chief Information Officer

Ottawa Hills, OH, US • Posted 7 days ago • Updated 7 days ago

Full Time

On-site

$275000/yr

Vaco by Highspring

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Summary

Vaco is hiring a Chief Information Officer (CIO) located in Northwest Ohio.

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) will be responsible for leading technology strategy for a growing financial institution.

Vaco is conducting a search for a Chief Information Officer (CIO) on behalf of our client, a growing and community-focused financial institution headquartered in Toledo.
This is a newly created executive leadership role offering the opportunity to build and shape the organization’s long-term technology vision while driving modernization, innovation, cybersecurity, and operational scalability.

The ideal candidate is a strategic and business-minded technology executive with experience leading IT organizations within banking, credit union, or other highly regulated financial environments.

This individual will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team and play a critical role in aligning technology initiatives with organizational growth, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and member/customer experience.

Key Responsibilities
Technology Strategy & Leadership

Develop and execute a long-term technology roadmap aligned with organizational goals and future growth initiatives
Lead all aspects of IT operations, infrastructure, cybersecurity, network, systems, and data strategy
Partner closely with executive leadership to position technology as a strategic business driver

Digital Transformation

Evaluate, recommend, and implement modern technologies that improve scalability, operational efficiency, and customer/member experience
Lead enterprise-wide modernization initiatives across systems, platforms, and processes
Identify opportunities for automation, innovation, and data-driven decision making

Cybersecurity & Risk Management

Oversee cybersecurity strategy, data governance, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, audit, and risk management requirements
Maintain strong internal controls and information security best practices within a regulated financial environment

Team Leadership & Culture

Build, mentor, and develop high-performing technology teams
Foster a collaborative, accountable, and service-oriented culture across the IT organization
Serve as a trusted advisor and technology leader throughout the business

Vendor & Operational Management

Manage strategic vendor relationships, contracts, and technology investments
Oversee budgeting and resource planning for technology initiatives
Ensure technology solutions deliver measurable business value and operational improvement

Executive & Board Partnership

Communicate technology strategy, priorities, risks, and progress to executive leadership and the Board
Help shape organizational strategy through a technology and innovation lens

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, IT Management, or related field
10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including executive-level technology leadership
Experience leading technology integration efforts related to mergers, acquisitions, or organizational expansion initiatives is strongly preferred
Prior experience within banking, credit union, or financial services environments is highly preferred
Strong understanding of cybersecurity, infrastructure, compliance, risk management, and enterprise systems
Proven experience leading digital transformation and organizational modernization initiatives
Demonstrated ability to align technology strategy with business objectives
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization
Certifications such as ITIL, CISM, CISSP, COBIT, or PMP are a plus

Why This Opportunity?
This is a unique opportunity to step into a newly created CIO role and help shape the future of a respected and growing financial organization. The position offers strong executive visibility, influence at the leadership level, and the ability to make a lasting impact on both the business and the communities it serves.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10115369
Position Id: 480168
Posted 7 days ago

Company Info

About Vaco by Highspring

Vaco is the Talent Solutions division of Highspring, a leading global professional services organization. With expertise in Accounting and Finance, Technology and Digital, and Human Resources and Operations, Vaco provides Contract Staffing and Direct Hire solutions. Vaco’s parent company, Highspring, helps clients with two additional integrated service offerings: Consulting and Managed Services. With more than 10,000 employees across more than 45 offices worldwide, Highspring gives partners the agility to thrive, address challenges, and seize opportunities in a rapidly changing world. Get to know us at vaco.com. 

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