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Chief Information OfficerAmerican Financing Corp • Aurora, CO, US
Chief Information Officer

Chief Information Officer

American Financing Corp • Aurora, CO, US
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Job Description

Job Description

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 (CIO) will develop, plan, and implement a forward-looking information technology (IT) strategy that aligns with American Financing’s mission, drives efficiency, and delivers strong return on investment—while ensuring security, compliance, and resilience.

    This senior leadership role is not for a first-time CIO. We are seeking a proven executive technology leader with deep experience in financial services, mortgage, banking, or FinTech. The CIO will shape the company’s technology future, build and lead high-performing teams, and serve as a trusted partner to the executive team.

    Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a technology roadmap that supports company growth and innovation.
  • Lead and inspire large, cross-functional teams across engineering, product, systems, information security, QA, and IT support.
  • Oversee efficient modernization, upgrades, and operational stability of all systems.
  • Collaborate with the executive team to align technology with business and financial goals.
  • Ensure compliance with government regulations, industry standards, and information security requirements.
  • Lead business continuity, disaster recovery, and risk management practices.
  • Partner in vendor management and contract negotiations to maximize ROI.
  • Manage the IT budget and conduct cost-benefit analyses to guide investments.
  • Stay ahead of emerging technologies, assessing their potential to improve operations and customer experiences.
  • Required Skills & Abilities

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent managerial and leadership skills, with ability to inspire and scale teams.
  • Strong conceptual ability to set long-term business goals and design orderly processes to achieve them.
  • Thorough understanding of information technology systems, architecture, and security practices.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent productivity tools.
  • Education & Experience

  • Master’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or Information Technology required.
  • At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in information systems / technology.
  • Minimum 5–10 years of executive-level leadership, including prior experience as a CIO or equivalent.
  • Proven success leading technology teams in financial services, banking, mortgage, investment, or FinTech.
  • Experience with Agile Software Development Life Cycle.
  • Background in vendor management, contract negotiation, and delivering complex technology initiatives.
  • Technical Background (Preferred)

  • Experience with modern frameworks (e.g., .NET or similar).
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Proficiency with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Exposure to enterprise service bus architecture.
  • Experience with contact center, CRM, and loan management systems.
  • Familiarity with generative AI and emerging technologies.
  • 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.

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