IT Director (Hands-On / CTO-Level Role)

NorthPoint Search Group | Staff Financial Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group | Staff Financial Group is seeking an IT Director who will operate at CTO/CIO level while remaining hands-on. You will lead a 4–5 person IT team, oversee infrastructure, ERP/CRM systems, and integrations, and drive IT roadmaps aligned with business goals.

The role requires 10+ years in IT with leadership experience, a strong Microsoft Dynamics background, and the ability to balance strategy with day-to-day execution. HIPAA experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Information Systems or related field.
• 10+ years of IT experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Strong background across infrastructure, systems, and application environments.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics (highly important).
• Ability to operate both strategically and tactically.
• Strong communication skills—translate business needs into technical requirements.
• Experience in smaller or mid-sized company environments preferred.
• Healthcare industry strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the full IT environment, including infrastructure, systems, and integrations.
• Lead and support a team of 4–5 IT professionals while remaining hands-on when needed.
• Develop and execute IT roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
• Partner with business leaders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Identify gaps between business goals and system capabilities and recommend solutions.
• Ensure systems (ERP, CRM, phone systems, etc.) are optimized and functioning effectively.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure issues (networking, hardware, connectivity).
• Support and maintain compliance (HIPAA environment preferred).
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

IT leadership

Strategic planning

Hands-on IT

Microsoft Dynamics

Communication

HIPAA awareness

Education

Bachelor's in Information Systems or related field

Job description

IT Director (Hands-On / CTO-Level Role)

Overview

We are seeking a hands-on IT Director to lead and support a growing organization’s technology environment. This role functions at a strategic level (similar to a CTO/CIO) while remaining highly tactical and involved in day-to-day execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the full IT environment, including infrastructure, systems, and integrations


• Lead and support a team of 4–5 IT professionals while remaining hands-on when needed


• Develop and execute IT roadmaps aligned with business objectives


• Partner with business leaders to gather, refine, and translate requirements into technical solutions


• Identify gaps between business goals and system capabilities and proactively recommend solutions


• Ensure systems (ERP, CRM, phone systems, etc.) are optimized and functioning effectively


• Troubleshoot infrastructure issues (networking, hardware, connectivity) as needed


• Support and maintain compliance (HIPAA environment preferred)


• Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's in Information Systems or related field


• 10+ years of IT experience, including leadership responsibilities


• Strong background across infrastructure, systems, and application environments


• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics (highly important)


• Ability to operate both strategically and tactically ("roll up sleeves" mindset)


• Strong communication skills—ability to translate business needs into technical requirements


• Experience in smaller or mid-sized company environments preferred


• Healthcare industry strongly preferred

Salary

~$165K–$185K Bonus: 10–15% Total

Compensation

Up to ~$200K