
Director, Enterprise Platforms
- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Oversee the day-to-day stability, performance, and availability of Cadillac Fairview’s Yardi ecosystem (Financials, Payables, Receivables, Fixed Assets, and more) and ERP platforms, including issue resolution and system optimization.
- End-to-end ownership of ERP data integrations — inbound and outbound — across finance and business platforms.
- Delivery of projects and enhancements that meet Finance’s evolving needs and compliance requirements.
- Execution of enterprise-wide financial system upgrades and enhancements with minimal business disruption.
- Development and continuous improvement of corporate reporting and analytics tools supporting Finance.
- Implement governance models and operating procedures for financial data integrity, access, and quality assurance.
- Create well-documented, scalable processes to support finance operations through technology.
- Collaboration with IT architects and business leads to align solutions with enterprise architecture.
- Leadership and mentorship of a solutions delivery team (analysts, developers, vendor resources).
- Vendor and contract management for financial system support and third-party services.
- Recommend and implement training strategies and support materials to ensure Finance users understand and adopt delivered solutions.
- 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.
- Facilitate regular updates to Finance and IT leadership on solution performance, risks, and roadmap milestones.
- Ability to lead large-scale solution implementations from design through deployment.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent stakeholder communication and negotiation skills — from end users to senior leadership.
- Sound judgment in navigating technology trade-offs, risk, and compliance.
- Proven leadership and mentorship capabilities in team-based delivery environments.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong project governance, planning, and issue resolution skills.
- Effective change management and training approaches for new system rollouts.
- Strategic thinking with the ability to align tactical actions with long-term goals.
- Exceptional documentation and business process mapping skills.
- Collaborative spirit with a focus on continuous improvement and partnership.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related discipline (CPA or MBA is a strong asset).
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience managing financial systems and solution delivery.
- Minimum 6 years of leadership experience in a corporate or enterprise setting.
- Extensive hands-on experience with Yardi and related financial systems.
- Expert-level knowledge of the Yardi platform and its ecosystem (including Voyager, Investment Management, PayScan, etc.).
- Proven success in integrating ERP systems and managing data flows across multiple platforms.
- Strong technical acumen in ERP ecosystems and system integrations.
- Strong knowledge of financial system controls, audit requirements, and SOX compliance.
- Deep understanding of financial processes and accounting principles, including GAAP and IFRS.
- Experience working with internal IT teams and external vendors/consultants.
- Demonstrated ability to define and implement finance technology roadmaps.
- Proficiency with process documentation, requirements gathering, and solution testing.
- Prior experience in the commercial real estate or property management industry is a strong advantage.
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