Vp, Information Technology & Chief Information Security Officer (Ciso)

About Versapay 🚀

Versapay is the leader in Collaborative Accounts Receivable. The Versapay Collaborative AR Network is the first solution that empowers the genius of teams by bridging the gap between suppliers and buyers through a shared, digital experience. Versapay’s accounts receivable (AR) automation solutions and next-generation B2B payments network make billing and payments easier for enterprises, increasing efficiencies, accelerating cash flow, and dramatically improving the customer experience.

Founded in 2006, the company has grown into a global network of 9,000+ clients and 1,000,000+ users handling 40+ million new invoices and driving $60+ billion in global payment volume annually.

Versapay goes beyond traditional AR automation to deliver customer-driven experiences. The results? Versapay’s clients benefit from improved payment times and stronger customer relationships with an over 80% portal adoption rate.

Owned by Great Hill Partners, Versapay is based in Toronto with offices in Atlanta and Miami.

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Our Values

⭐️ We obsess over our customers.

⭐️ We help each other.

⭐️ We embrace diversity.

⭐️ We find better ways.

⭐️ We get things done.

⭐️ We own it.

Role Description

As the CISO at Versapay, you will be responsible for leading the development and execution of the company’s overall information security and information technology strategies. You will oversee the company’s information security teams and program, ensuring that the organization’s information assets are protected, and the risks are minimized. You will also oversee the company’s information technology (IT) teams, ensuring that all internal technology systems and operations are organized and optimized for the company’s benefit.

What You'll Do

• Recommend and implement processes that show how IT investments are delivering on their expected/committed value proposition.
• Establish both operational effectiveness and performance improvements through the effective delivery of IT services, including overseeing management of business. collaboration tools and their respective maintenance, configuration, and integration.
• Monitor changes or advancements in technology to discover ways the company can gain a competitive advantage.
• Manage the Company's Security Team in Order to:
• Define, partner and lead a 24x7 incident management practice and resolution as required including identify and deliver areas of improvement
• Develop and implement the company’s overall information security strategy, program, and roadmap
• Ensure the business has the data and tools it needs to make decisions in a timely, accurate, and flexible manner.
• Lead incident management and resolution as required including identify and deliver areas of improvement.
• Manage the Company's Information Technology Team in Order to:
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g. PCI DSS, SOC 2, GDPR) and ongoing security assessments
• Partner with key stakeholders across the organization to ensure IT systems, business systems and technology align with the company’s operations and policies.
• Review and manage security incidents, investigations, and remediation activities and come up with plans for remediation
• Design Cloud footprint for internal business operations, ( Sales, Finance, HR, Marketing and Operations departments) and assist in evaluating and selecting the appropriate tools necessary to meet the underlying business objectives.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage company risks related to inform
• Efficiently operate and scale the IT operations across multiple regions
• Efficiently operate and scale the IT operations as the business grows. Establish operational effectiveness and performance improvements through the delivery of best-in-class IT services.
• Create and manage a transformation plan to modernize strategy, processes, technology and talent based on the business’ strategic priorities.
• Partner with key stakeholders across the organization to ensure that IT infrastructure and approach is consistent with key operational and sales business functions - Salesforce, NetSuite, Zendesk, etc.
• Collaborate and be the SME with the product, engineering, technology and operations teams to align the security program with the company’s goals and objectives

What You'll Bring To The Team

• Experience in both organizations with established IT infrastructure within rapidly growing companies where systems and processes need to be designed and implemented.
• Strong collaboration skills and demonstrated track record for delivering stakeholder value across mid to large organizations.
• If you are a dynamic, experienced CISO looking to lead high-performing information security and IT teams in a cutting-edge fintech company, we encourage you to apply.
• Strong understanding of corporate, networking, systems, and application security
• Successful track record of IT Leadership, execution and delivery.
• Previous experience managing IT Security for a company.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or similar certification.
• Experience working in a SaaS Cloud first organization
• Strong leadership, talent acquisition, team building and communication skills.
• At least 15 years of experience in information security, with a minimum of 10 years in a senior leadership role
• Experience in developing and implementing information security programs, policies, and procedures for a financial institution or fintech company.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity or a related field or related industry expertise.
• Experience in managing and mentoring a team of security and IT professionals.
• Travel 15%-20% required.
• Experience leading a global team that provides world-class IT strategy and solutions in multiple, global locations.
• Exceptional presentation skills with proven ability to present strategic information to, and drive change across a broad range of technical and business internal audiences.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements such as PCI DSS, SOC 2, and GDPR

All Of Our Veeps Live Out Our Core Values

We look for excellence: individuals that are better than we are and not only meet our values but bring value to our teams.

Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to only apply when they check every box. Think you have what it takes, but not sure you check every box? Apply to the role anyways. We’d love to talk and determine together whether you could be a great fit!

We are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and accessible. Versapay is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without discrimination. Please let us know if accommodation for the recruitment/interview process is required and we will work with you to make sure your needs are addressed.