Berkadia · 9 hours ago
Vice President - Financial Systems
Ambler, Pennsylvania, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expBerkadia is a leader in the commercial real estate industry, seeking a Vice President - Financial Systems to lead their financial systems efforts. This role involves providing strategic guidance on ERP solutions, particularly Workday Financials, and ensuring the delivery of robust solutions that meet the finance team's needs.
Property ManagementReal EstateReal Estate Investment
Responsibilities
Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations
Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making
Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties
Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarizing key points
Specialize and expand skills within the Accounting and Finance pillar for Workday Financials
Keep up to date with the latest thought leadership on Workday Finance thinking, tools, and techniques
Participate and lead in all stages of implementing and managing Workday Financial Management solutions
Responsible for the analysis, design, scheduling, construction, delivery, and maintenance of multiple products within the Workday Financial Management solution
Uphold the Company's code of ethics and business conduct
Support and participate in the Company’s internal control initiatives including developing and overseeing system controls
Develop, implement, and improve processes and related initiatives to ensure data integrity and improve overall department efficiency
Perform periodic security reviews and assess current requirements as necessary
Maintain integrity of controls and procedures surrounding use of accounting systems across the organization
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Extensive knowledge of Workday Core Financials is critical. Specific Workday Financials areas include: General Ledger, Business Assets, Supplier Accounts Payable, Procurement, and Expenses
Demonstrates extensive abilities and/or a proven record of success in leading and/or implementing ERP (currently Workday Financials) integrations, including design, build, testing, and training
Demonstrates extensive abilities and/or a proven record of success in assisting large companies with improving the performance of their finance organizations, including improving the delivery of finance services, implementing finance technologies, streamlining, and standardizing finance policies, practices, and processes, transforming the finance organization to be more effective in supporting the business
Demonstrates strong working relationships with financial systems users by providing assistance, education and promoting initiatives and best practices
Qualified candidate must possess excellent analytical, organizational, oral, and written communication skills
Must have the ability to work as part of a team with a demonstrated flexible attitude
Strong technical accounting knowledge required; Financial services experience and/or mortgage/real estate accounting experience preferred
Ability to work with and manage other accounting systems software is desired. Examples include: Corporate Accounting Reconciliation Database (for Corporate General Ledger Reconciliations)
Possess understanding of how Workday integrations feed data to other systems both internal and external (Examples include: proprietary Management Reporting System, Salesforce, McCracken (Loan Servicing System), CheckFree, and external banking software)
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
10+ years of experience in a similar position
Preferred
Working knowledge of Workday HCM is preferred
Working knowledge of Workday Adaptive Planning is preferred
Working knowledge of Workday Integrations is preferred
Working knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials is preferred
CPA Preferred
Benefits
Monthly paid volunteer hours and donation matching to benefit our communities
Employee Resource Groups that help you grow with us
Fertility and family planning services
Up to 12-weeks of fully paid parental leave
Mental health care, including free counseling sessions
We'll help you fund your learning journey with generous tuition reimbursement
Pet insurance discounts
And more!
Company
Berkadia
Berkadia, a joint venture of Berkshire Hathaway and Jefferies Financial Group, is a leader in the commercial real estate industry, offering a robust suite of services to our multifamily and commercial property clients.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$111.88M2019-11-01Debt Financing· $67.56M
2018-09-04Debt Financing· $44.32M
Leadership Team
Gary Mumford
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
Denver Business Journal
2025-01-06
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