Chief Information Officer

Compensation: $200 to $300k base plus bonus potential for up to $400k total comp annually

**Prefer local candidates but are open to considering strong remote applicants as well

At American Financing, we're innovators with imagination. We do what it takes to help customers achieve their financial goals. And we stay ahead of the competition by challenging ourselves to become more efficient. We are one of the fastest-growing national mortgage lenders because we don't follow the status quo.

See what it's like to work for a national mortgage lender that truly values its employees.  Wherever your passions lie, you can find rewarding work and new opportunities here. 

• Casual work environment
• Hybrid schedule for local employees
• Family-owned, Customer-focused
• Denver Post Top Workplace
• Top 50 Family-Owned Business
• Best of Colorado Business
• Inc. 5000 Fastest-growing Private Company

 

JOB SUMMARY

The Chief Information Officer will develop, plan, and implement an information technology (IT) strategy that meets the company’s business needs, delivers optimal return on investment, and maintains utmost security.

 

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent ability to conceptualize long-term business goals and develop orderly processes to accomplish those goals.
• Excellent managerial skills.
• Thorough understanding of information technology and information technology systems.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or Information Technology required.
• At least 10 years of experience in administration of information systems and technology, with increasing level of responsibility throughout.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Oversees projects and assignments within the Information Systems (IS) department.
• Leads efficient operation of the team so that prompt modernization and upgrades of IS are performed as needed.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Collaborates with members of the executive team to identify ways IT can assist the company in achieving business and financial goals.
• Identifies new IS developments and technologies; anticipates resulting organizational modifications.
• Ensures that IT and network infrastructure adequately support the company’s computing, data processing, and communications needs.
• Develops and implements the IT budget.
• Communicates goals, projects, and timelines of the company to the department; plans ways to execute those goals within the department.
• Establishes long-term IS needs and plans and develops strategies for developing systems and acquiring software and hardware necessary to meet those needs.
• Assists as top-level contact for end users in determining IS requirements and/or solutions.
• Ensures compliance with government regulations that apply to systems operations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

**Prefer local candidates but are open to considering strong remote applicants as well

Compensation: $200 to $300k base plus bonus potential for up to $400k total comp annually

 

WHAT WE BRING

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k
• Paid time off and sick days
• Paid holidays
• Long-term paid disability
• Paid maternity and bonding leave
• Full desk equipment provided

 

American Financing Corporation (AFC)  is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AFC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.