Director, Enterprise Platforms

Description

• Direct the optimization of Elevate platform’s functionalities within Yardi, specifically BillPay, BillPay AR and Forecast Manager, to improve financial workflows and forecasting for the Finance, Property Operations, Retail and Office Leasing departments.
• Collaboration with IT architects and business leads to align solutions with enterprise architecture.
• Facilitate regular updates to Finance and IT leadership on solution performance, risks, and roadmap milestones.
• Directly lead and manage the day-to-day stability, performance, and availability of Cadillac Fairview’s Yardi ecosystem and ERP platforms, including issue resolution and system optimization to ensure seamless integration and operational efficiency across the enterprise.
• Create well-documented, scalable processes to support finance operations through technology.
• End-to-end ownership of ERP data integrations — inbound and outbound — across finance and business platforms.
• Vendor and contract management for financial system support and third-party services.
• Development and continuous improvement of corporate reporting and analytics tools supporting Finance.
• Recommend and implement training strategies and support materials to ensure Finance users understand and adopt delivered solutions.
• Delivery of projects and enhancements that meet Finance’s evolving needs and compliance requirements.
• Actively partners with D&T and business leadership teams to shape solution strategies, collaborate on technology planning, and resolve issues related to financial systems, integrations, and corporate applications.
• Leadership and mentorship of a solutions delivery team (analysts, developers, vendor resources).
• Implement governance models and operating procedures for financial data integrity, access, and quality assurance.
• Execution of enterprise-wide financial system upgrades and enhancements with minimal business disruption.
• Responsible for overseeing and supporting the secure storage and delivery of highly confidential, enterprise-wide digital building drawings and related data in an industry standard cloud platform.

Requirements

• Strong project governance, planning, and issue resolution skills.
• Ability to lead large-scale solution implementations from design through deployment.
• Experience working with internal IT teams and external vendors/consultants.
• Prior experience in the commercial real estate or property management industry is a strong advantage.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to align tactical actions with long-term goals.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Yardi and related financial systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven success in integrating ERP systems and managing data flows across multiple platforms.
• Direct solution architecture, the software development lifecycle (SDLC) as well as application support for the drawing & data management hosted cloud platform.
• Effective change management and training approaches for new system rollouts.
• Deep understanding of financial processes and accounting principles, including GAAP and IFRS.
• Sound judgment in navigating technology trade-offs, risk, and compliance.
• Strong technical acumen in ERP ecosystems and system integrations.
• Demonstrated ability to define and implement finance technology roadmaps.
• Proficiency with process documentation, requirements gathering, and solution testing.
• Proven leadership and mentorship capabilities in team-based delivery environments.
• Minimum 6 years of leadership experience in a corporate or enterprise setting.
• Expert-level knowledge of the Yardi platform and its ecosystem (including Voyager, Investment Management, PayScan, etc.).
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related discipline (CPA or MBA is a strong asset).
• Exceptional documentation and business process mapping skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong knowledge of financial system controls, audit requirements, and SOX compliance.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and negotiation skills — from end users to senior leadership.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience managing financial systems and solution delivery.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance