VP, Platform Engineering

Why We Stand Out

Seeking a career-defining opportunity where your leadership, strategic vision, and client expertise are recognized and rewarded? Kaufman Rossin might be just the place for you.

As one of the top accounting firms in the country, our foundation is “people first.” In the words of James Kaufman, “we prioritize our people, their development, and their well-being. Our values are translated into action every day.”

Kaufman Rossin is a privately owned, independent public accounting firm, which means we are not beholden to outside investors or private equity influence. This independence allows us to prioritize long-term client relationships, maintain objectivity in our advisory approach, and make strategic decisions that benefit our people and clients, not external stakeholders. Our structure fosters agility, entrepreneurial thinking, and a collaborative culture where leadership is accessible, and innovation is encouraged.

Celebrated as the Best Place to Work in South Florida over a dozen times, Kaufman Rossin has grown to over 700 employees, with offices spanning the tri-county area, including sister entities Kaufman Rossin Wealth and Kaufman Rossin Alternative Investment Services.

Kaufman Rossin is seeking a VP of Platform Engineering to join our growing Information Technology team. In this role, you will lead the strategy, delivery, and governance of KR’s Platform Engineering function, including AI application development, Salesforce CRM, Azure and AWS cloud infrastructure, Microsoft 365, automation and application integration, M Files document management, and our global delivery team in Bengaluru.

• Define the technical roadmap for cloud platforms, Dev Ops, Kubernetes, infrastructure as code, and AI assisted engineering tools
• Build, develop, and retain a high performing global engineering team across South Florida and Bengaluru
• Manage the Platform Engineering budget, including headcount, cloud costs, tools, and vendor contracts
• Lead transformational initiatives while fostering professional development, accountability, and strong performance AI Applications (Internal & Client-Facing)

• Establish the AI use case roadmap, model selection strategy, and governance framework
• Oversee the development of Azure based AI applications, including retrieval augmented generation, document intelligence, conversational agents, and client solutions
• Ensure responsible AI practices through content filtering, data isolation, audit logging, and appropriate governance controls

• Provide strategic oversight of Sales Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Service Cloud, and Experience Cloud
• Partner with Marketing leadership to support campaign management, client engagement, and relationship strategies
• Ensure Salesforce solutions align with business objectives, integration standards, and user needs

• Lead cloud infrastructure strategy across Azure and AWS, including architecture, governance, security, and cost management
• Oversee the migration from AWS to Azure and the transition from Citrix to Azure Virtual Desktop
• Provide leadership across the Microsoft technology ecosystem, including Microsoft 365, Azure Dev Ops, Entra , Purview, and Sentinel

• Lead KR’s automation capabilities across Automation Anywhere, UiPath, Power Automate, Workato, and Mule Soft
• Define build, buy, and platform strategies that improve efficiency, scalability, and return on investment
• Establish standards for application integration, automation governance, and solution delivery

• Lead the technical implementation and ongoing development of M Files, including architecture, configuration, and integration with Salesforce and Azure
• Ensure the platform supports the document management, audit, security, and compliance requirements of a CPA firm

• Manage strategic relationships with Microsoft, Salesforce, AI providers, automation platforms, and other technology partners
• Lead vendor evaluations, requests for proposals, proof of concept…