Director of Finance Systems & Data

About the Company

Our client is a global company. They are looking for a Director of Finance Systems & Data to join their team!

• New role due to growth
• Our client is an excellent, well‑managed company with a strong balance sheet, stable cash flows and a strong outlook for their business
• Fantastic boss we have worked with for over a decade
• Opportunity to help build out a team
• Good work life balance

• 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 One Stream.
• 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.

• 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 One Stream.
• 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.

• 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.
• The company values diversity in the workforce, is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
• Develop and deliver training programs and ongoing support to ensure finance teams understand system capabilities and evolving processes.

• 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 capabilities of the systems and processes under their responsibility.
• Champion cross‑functional collaboration and communication to build trust and efficiency across the organization.

• 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.

$160,000 - $175,000/year

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