Chief Product Officer
About the Company
Preeminent accounting & financial advising firm
Industry
Accounting
Type
Partnership
Founded
1924
Employees
5001-10,000
Categories
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Accounting
- Advisory
- Audit
- Business Consulting
- Grant
- Grant Thornton
- Health Care
- Manufacturing
- Not-for-profit
- Tax
- Thornton
- Finance
- Financial services
Specialties
- audit
- tax
- advisory services
- consulting
- operations
- supply chain
- public sector
- manufacturing
- and strategy
Business Classifications
- B2B
About the Role
The Company is seeking a Chief Product Officer to spearhead the establishment and leadership of its internal product function. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving innovation and digital transformation across various professional services, with a focus on shaping the strategic direction of the product portfolio. This role involves leading a large, diverse organization, mentoring product owners, and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. The Chief Product Officer will also be instrumental in revolutionizing the delivery of value through products, ultimately enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of the firm’s practitioners.
Candidates for the Chief Product Officer position at the company should have a Bachelor’s degree, with an MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred, and at least 15 years of progressive product management experience. A background in Big 4 or other major professional services firms is highly valued, particularly with a deep understanding of tax, audit, and advisory services. The role requires a proven track record in building and scaling product organizations, experience in managing large, distributed teams, and a strong technical acumen in modern product development methodologies. The ideal candidate will have a strategic mindset, the ability to balance innovation with the practical constraints of a professional services environment, and a history of successful organizational transformation and change management. Professional certifications such as CPA, PMP, or Agile are also highly valued.
Hiring Manager Title
Chief Information Officer
Travel Percent
25%
Functions
- Product Management
- Information Technology
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