Solutions Architect Manager

HBK is a growing Top 50 accounting firm according to Accounting Today magazine and a Top 100 registered investment advisory according to Financial Advisor Magazine. Our hundreds of collaborating professionals have created and fostered thousands of close, caring, supportive client relationships.

Growth requires talent, so we continue to seek capable, dedicated professionals in all aspects of financial services. Our recruits choose their career paths. We want you to excel in your career as part of a dynamic team, and we provide the support and the resources to help you succeed. The breadth and depth of experience we offer you is unique in the marketplace.

We are entrepreneurs working with entrepreneurs, owners working with high-net-worth individuals and those who are owners of small and mid-size businesses, the heartbeat of our country. We are consultants, influencers in our communities as well as our clients and their finances. When we go home at night, we know we’ve made something happen for our clients. If you want a career that is all about helping people, you’re the kind of person we’re looking for. Please read on to discover if you could see yourself joining the HBK Family.

Summary:

The Solutions Architect Manager will lead a small team of developers, and project lead other functions (domestically and internationally), responsible for supporting and evolving mission-critical, SQL-based, as well as cloud-based applications that require API access that underpin core accounting, tax, and advisory workflows. This role balances legacy enterprise system stability with thoughtful modernization using Microsoft Azure and emerging AI-enabled development techniques. The ideal candidate understands the regulatory rigor, data sensitivity, and client impact inherent in a large public accounting firm and can lead technology initiatives with a strong risk-aware mindset.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of software development experience with 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong experience supporting enterprise SQL-based applications.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure and hybrid environments.
• Experience leading small development teams in regulated environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automation.
• Exposure or strong interest in AI development techniques.
• Azure certifications or progress toward certification.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Management

• Lead and mentor a small team of developers, fostering accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct code reviews and provide hands-on technical guidance.
• Manage priorities, delivery commitments, and resource allocation.

Legacy Application Support

• Oversee on-premises, SQL-based applications supporting accounting and advisory services.
• Ensure system reliability, data integrity, and auditability.
• Manage technical debt and support incremental modernization.

Cloud & Hybrid Architecture

• Lead development of cloud and hybrid solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• Support secure integrations between on-prem and cloud platforms.
• Promote best practices for identity, monitoring, and cost management.

AI & Automation Enablement

• Encourage responsible adoption of AI-assisted development tools.
• Identify automation opportunities to improve productivity and insight.
• Ensure AI usage aligns with firm governance and compliance standards.

Why Join Us

• Influence core systems critical to client service delivery.
• Balance innovation with stability and compliance.
• Help shape the firm’s cloud and AI technology strategy.
• Lead and grow a high-impact development team.

BENEFITS WE OFFER:

• Salary Range: $110,000-$155,000/year + Annual Bonus

The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position, as well as geography of the selected candidate.

• Lucrative New Business & Employee Referral Bonuses
• Anniversary Bonus

• Open Paid-time-off policy for professional staff

• We provide a flexible work environment to offer work/life balance

• 401(k) plan with company match and profit sharing

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Company Paid Life Insurance

• Affordable Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Affordable Accidental and Critical Illness Insurance

• 9 Paid holidays
• Annual Performance Reviews
• And Much More…

HBK provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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HBK Benefits