Head Of Information Security (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Head Of Information Security (Cybersecurity): Own and lead the enterprise information security, compliance, and business continuity programs across Crete and member firms with an accent on building scalable security controls, governance, and operations in a federated environment. Focus on defining multi-year security strategy, managing M&A security diligence, overseeing cloud security architecture, and leading incident response and risk management.

Location: Remote

Salary: $187,000 – $225,000

Company

hirify.global is a fast-growing accounting platform in the US, investing heavily in technology, AI, and workforce innovation to modernize the profession.

What you will do

• Own and lead enterprise information security, compliance, and business continuity programs across Crete and member firms.
• Define multi-year security strategy and roadmap aligned with business risk and acquisition cadence.
• Establish security policies, standards, and control baselines; design exception handling and remediation plans.
• Lead security diligence for M&A and integration of new firms’ security environments.
• Oversee security operations including vulnerability management, incident response, and third-party security services.
• Lead and develop the cybersecurity team, providing escalation for security decisions and incidents.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in information security or cybersecurity.
• 3+ years leading and developing security teams.
• Experience with M&A, private equity, or roll-up security diligence.
• Strong cloud security knowledge with hands-on Azure and Microsoft security experience.
• Experience managing compliance standards such as NIST, CSF, CIS, and SOC 2 Type II.
• Professional services or accounting/CPA firm experience strongly preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary with bonus and benefits package.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance with options for fully paid employee-only coverage.
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Opportunities for professional growth and learning including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning.