Mauldin & Jenkins has appointed Benjamin Ellis as Chief Information Officer, effective February 1, 2026. In this role, he will lead the firm’s enterprise technology strategy, modernization initiatives, and digital transformation efforts. The firm said Ellis will oversee its technology roadmap to ensure digital infrastructure supports current operations while aligning with long-term goals for innovation and growth.
Ellis brings more than a decade of technology leadership experience in the accounting sector. Before joining Mauldin & Jenkins, he served as Director of Technology at Baker Tilly US, and earlier was Director of Information Technology at Arnett Carbis Toothman LLP. Industry coverage also notes his background in cloud modernization, cybersecurity, and IT integration during mergers and acquisitions.
Why this matters: For large accounting and advisory firms, technology leadership is increasingly tied to delivery quality, client experience, cybersecurity, and scalable growth, not just internal infrastructure. Bringing in a CIO with experience across modernization and post-merger IT integration suggests Mauldin & Jenkins is positioning technology as a more central lever in how it grows and competes.
