Fractional CIO for Accounting Firms
Teknotiks LLC delivers Fortune 500-caliber technology strategy to regional and mid-market accounting firms — helping you modernize infrastructure, strengthen cybersecurity, and compete with larger rivals.
What We Do
We embed alongside your leadership team to drive the strategic technology decisions that move your firm forward — without the $350K overhead of a full-time CIO hire.
IRS Publication 4557 compliance, SOC 2 readiness, and robust data protection frameworks tailored to the regulatory realities of accounting practice.
Seamless migration of on-premise tax and audit systems to secure cloud environments, with zero disruption to your busy season operations.
Identify where AI can eliminate repetitive workflows — document processing, data entry, client onboarding — so your staff focuses on high-value advisory work.
Audit your current software investments. Eliminate redundancies, negotiate better contracts, and build a coherent tech stack around your core practice needs.
Selection and implementation of CCH, Thomson Reuters, or modern alternatives — ensuring your practice management tools actually support firm growth.
Growing through acquisition? We assess the technology posture of target firms and create integration roadmaps that protect your investment.
Why Teknotiks LLC
Most technology consultants learn your industry. We come from it. Our team spent years inside accounting firms before advising them — that difference shows in every recommendation we make.
We work exclusively with accounting and professional services firms. No generalist consultants diluting our expertise across unrelated industries.
Scale engagement intensity up during tax season, back during slower months. You pay for the leadership you need, when you need it.
We take no referral fees and hold no vendor partnerships. Every recommendation is made solely in the interest of your firm's success.
We translate complex technology decisions into clear business terms your partners can discuss and confidently approve.
Exclusively serving accounting and professional services firms — bringing enterprise-caliber technology leadership to mid-market practices nationwide.
How It Works
A structured engagement process designed around accounting firm rhythms — respecting busy seasons, partner meetings, and the realities of a billable-hour business.
A 45-minute conversation to understand your firm's size, structure, current systems, and the technology challenges keeping you up at night.
A comprehensive 2-week assessment of your current technology environment, security posture, vendor contracts, and staff workflows.
A prioritized 12–36 month technology roadmap presented to your partners — with business cases, timelines, and expected ROI for each initiative.
Monthly retainer engagement delivering continuous CIO-level oversight, vendor management, staff training, and executive advisory support.
Common Questions
Before engaging a fractional CIO, most managing partners have the same questions. Here are honest answers.
Engagement Options
No hidden fees, no billable hours surprise. Choose the engagement level that fits your firm's size and needs.
Advisory
per month · 6-month minimum
Embedded CIO
per month · quarterly contract
Enterprise
tailored to your firm
Schedule a no-obligation 45-minute discovery call. We'll listen, ask smart questions, and tell you honestly whether we can help.