East 57th Street Partners · 17 hours ago
Chief Technology Officer
Greater Philadelphia
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/ExecutiveEast 57th Street Partners is a private equity-backed platform company focused on growth and integration. The Chief Technology Officer will be responsible for designing and scaling the technology ecosystem across the platform and all acquired businesses, playing a critical role in enabling data-driven performance and operational visibility.
AccountingFinancial ServicesHuman ResourcesProfessional Services
Hiring Manager
Joseph Kirchon
Responsibilities
Partner with the CEO and PE sponsor to define a technology roadmap directly aligned to value creation
Translate the investment thesis into systems strategy, integration sequencing, and data priorities
Serve as the primary technology interface with the Board and Operating Partners
Establish technology KPIs tied to uptime, scalability, integration velocity, security, and cost discipline
Balance speed vs. precision in a fast-moving, M&A-driven environment
Lead technology due diligence for current and future acquisitions, including:
ERP and core systems landscape
Data quality, reporting maturity, and analytics capabilities
Cybersecurity posture and risk exposure
IT cost structure and vendor dependencies
Own Day 1 and Day 100 integration plans from a technology perspective
Design and execute system migration, consolidation, or coexistence strategies
Standardize core platforms while minimizing operational disruption
Identify technical debt early and develop structured remediation plans
Own the selection, implementation, and optimization of ERP and core business systems
Partner closely with the CFO on:
Financial systems and reporting architecture
Data integrity, internal controls, and automation
Close, forecasting, and KPI enablement
Establish a scalable data architecture that supports:
Real-time operational visibility
Board and investor reporting
Advanced analytics and future AI-enabled insights
Reduce manual processes and system fragmentation across acquired entities
Establish and mature the company’s cybersecurity framework
Implement security policies, access controls, monitoring, and incident response capabilities appropriate for a PE-backed platform
Ensure compliance with data privacy and regulatory requirements
Partner with the CFO and external advisors on:
IT general controls
Audit readiness
Diligence and buyer scrutiny
Lead vendor risk management and third-party security oversight
Build and lead an internal IT organization capable of supporting a multi-entity platform
Determine what to build vs. buy vs. outsource
Rationalize vendors and software spend post-acquisition
Negotiate and manage MSPs, SaaS vendors, and strategic technology partners
Ensure reliable, cost-effective IT support for both corporate and operating company teams
Drive adoption of new systems across acquired teams
Partner with functional leaders to ensure technology enables — not slows — operations
Lead change management related to system upgrades, integrations, and process transformation
Build credibility quickly with legacy teams and operators
Establish clear communication around technology priorities, timelines, and business impact
Qualification
Required
Prior experience as a CTO, VP of IT, or senior technology leader in a private equity–backed environment
Direct experience supporting M&A integrations and platform builds
Hands-on leadership of ERP implementations and system integrations
Strong understanding of cybersecurity, IT controls, and audit requirements
Experience partnering directly with Boards, CEOs, CFOs, and PE sponsors
Comfortable operating in fast-paced, imperfect, high-growth environments
Preferred
Experience supporting buy-and-build strategies (services, industrials, healthcare, consumer, SaaS, etc.)
Exposure to companies transitioning from founder-led systems to institutional scale
Experience preparing technology environments for exit, recapitalization, or strategic sale
Blend of strategic leadership and operational, roll-up-the-sleeves execution
Company
East 57th Street Partners
East 57 Street Partners focuses on professional accounting, banking, transaction advisory, regulatory complianace, HR & project consulting.
Founded in 2014
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Joseph Kirchon
Sr. Director of CFO Advisory Services
Hagen Barlow
Sr. Director of Strategic Partnerships
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