Director, Financial Systems and Data

We are seeking a forward-thinking and strategic Director, Financial Systems and Data to lead the management, optimization, and future vision of our financial systems, including Yardi and OneStream, and the financial data that powers them. This position will be central to ensuring data integrity, building governance frameworks, and driving a multi-year roadmap for system enhancements and process improvements across our global operations, turning financial systems and data into a trusted asset that drives insight, efficiency, and better business outcomes.

Responsibilities

Develop and articulate a long-term strategy for financial systems and data that aligns with business growth and evolving technology.

Oversee the administration, maintenance, and optimization of Yardi and OneStream.

Lead the upcoming Yardi system health check in partnership with external consultants and drive the implementation of recommendations through a multi-year roadmap.

Collaborate with IT and Finance to implement upgrades, integrations, and new functionalities to meet evolving business needs.

Ensure system reliability, data integrity, security, and compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.

Data Governance & Stewardship

Champion data as an organizational asset, ensuring standards that support analytics, reporting, and decision-making across the business.

Establish and enforce governance frameworks for financial and operational data within Yardi and OneStream.

Drive initiatives to clean and standardize core data elements (i.e. chart of accounts, property master data, entity structures).

Partner with business leaders to align on consistent data definitions and reporting standards.

Process Improvement & Automation

Identify opportunities to streamline accounting and reporting processes through automation, workflows and system enhancements.

Introduce best practices to improve financial operations, reduce manual effort and enhance reporting accuracy.

Develop and deliver training programs and ongoing support to ensure finance teams understand system capabilities and evolving processes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner closely with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Operations, and other departments to ensure financial systems and data meet organizational needs.

Serve as the bridge between Finance, IT, and Data teams, translating business needs into system and data solutions.

Support strategic projects, including acquisitions and integrations, by ensuring data and systems are aligned.

Manage external consultants and vendors effectively, ensuring value and knowledge transfer to internal teams.

Lead and develop a team of financial system and data professionals within the Corporate Finance team.

Foster a culture of continuous improvement, mentorship, and professional growth.

Ensure that the team is equipped to meet business needs, optimizing workflows and enhancing the capabilities of the systems and processes under their responsibility.

Champion cross-functional collaboration and communication to build trust and efficiency across the organization.

Key Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.

10+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or financial systems roles, with 5+ years in a leadership position overseeing financial systems and/or data governance.

Proficiency with Yardi is required; experience with other ERP systems is a plus.

Expertise with OneStream is considered an asset.

Strong knowledge of IFRS, internal controls and financial reporting standards.

Proven track record of building data governance frameworks and improving master data quality.

Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the real estate or REIT industry.

History of driving cross-functional transformation projects involving both systems and data.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment while balancing day-to-day demands with long-term strategic goals.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Information Technology

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