Director of Innovation

HHM CPAs is seeking a Director of Innovation in Chattanooga, TN, to lead the research and implementation of new technologies across its offices. The role requires expertise in professional services, organizational psychology, and change management. Responsibilities include software evaluation, establishing internal processes for innovation, and securing project funding. The ideal candidate will have a background in accounting or finance and experience in process improvement and stakeholder management.
HHM CPAs, a top 100 CPA firm, is looking to add a Director of Innovation to spearhead the research, vetting, and implementation of new technology across our 4 offices. This is a new position that will be critical in the next 5 to 10 years of the firms ongoing success.

An understanding of the professional services sector is a must, along with a deep awareness of the ways in which new technologies can serve both internal and external stakeholders without reducing profitability nor reputation.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of organizational psychology, industrial organization, and change management.

This role will be on-site in Chattanooga, TN.
• Research new and cutting edge automation and process improvement technology to improve overall business goals. Meet with representatives from various software companies and present best-fit technologies to executive team.
• Develop testing team and committee to try new software and make recommendations
• Attend tradeshows, roundtables, and conferences to stay abreast of emerging technologies
• Establish internal processes to systematically generate, evaluate, and implement ideas
• Create a culture of creativity, curiosity, investigation and continuous improvement within the organization
• Securing funding and resources for innovation projects, including managing budgets and ensuring ROI
• Guiding the organization through change management processes associated with the implementation of innovative solutions

Background
• Software vetting, evaluation, and implementation within a medium to large enterprise
• Background in accounting or finance, preferably public accounting
• Understanding of organizational psychology, change management, and project management
• Proven background of process improvement, change management, and stakeholder management
• Understanding of emerging trends like AI, chatbots, LLMs, and machine learning

Your Future Team:

HHM CPAs is a leading 250+ person firm with locations in Chattanooga, Memphis, Cleveland, TN, and now Pensacola, FL. To become our clients’ most trusted business advisor, we work to understand their needs and provide the highest quality accounting, tax, and consulting services.

HHM creates a positive work environment that encourages our employees to reach their full potential while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Community is at that center of all we do. Whether outwardly serving the regions we call home or inwardly hosting our annual chili cook off and holiday parties, HHM is a welcoming and innovative workplace we would love for you to be part of.