Sr Director, Finance & YARDI Transformation

Realty Income Corporation•California, CA

11d•$138,023 - $217,795•Hybrid

About The Position

Realty Income is seeking an experienced Senior Director, Finance & Yardi Transformation. This role will oversee and direct system analysts supporting the Accounting Department. The position is a key driver of finance transformation and strategy initiatives, with oversight on Yardi configuration and the monthly accounting close process. The company's purpose is to build enduring relationships and brighter financial futures, and this role contributes to that by ensuring the team receives investment returns in the form of purpose, belonging, and opportunities for advancement. Realty Income is committed to best-in-class corporate responsibility practices and fostering an inclusive environment.

Requirements

A clear understanding of YARDI system configuration, accounting, and reporting requirements.
Attention to detail, accuracy, and review of own work product.
Must be resourceful and possess problem-solving abilities.
Able to handle high-pressure situations.
Commitment to adhere to strict deadlines.
Strong understanding of the company’s systems.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Excellent computer skills including MS office, SharePoint, Smartsheet
4-year bachelor’s degree in information systems, accounting or related fields.
10 or more years of relevant work experience.
Experience in a leadership position, leading a team of direct reports.
System conversion, implementation, and data migration experience.
Yardi 7S (Yardi 8), Yardi Investment Accounting, Yardi Commercial knowledge

Nice To Haves

Real estate industry experience
Blackline experience preferred

Responsibilities

Partner with the VP, Head of Finance Transformation in defining and owning the multi‑year finance transformation strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with enterprise business objectives, finance and accounting priorities, and technology standards.
Translate corporate and finance strategy into executable transformation initiatives with clear outcomes, milestones, and value.
Communicate transformation vision, progress, risks, and outcomes clearly to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
Oversee, manage, and aid in the execution of key finance transformation initiatives while effectively communicating project status, issues, and risks, to team members, management, and stakeholders.
Partner with the Director of Project Management on the oversight of the Finance Transformation project dashboard for key Finance Transformation initiatives, as well as ensure key projects are regularly updated by staff and departments engaged in the execution of those projects.
Evaluate existing systems, tools, and processes leveraged by the broader accounting team for identifying opportunities for transformation. Provide recommendations of opportunities identified, prioritized by ROI, on a recurring basis.
Evaluate and enhance existing finance transformation processes and methodologies with a focus on efficiency in day-to-day operations and creating value-add impact by the team.
Ensure transformation initiatives deliver measurable business outcomes, including efficiency gains, risk reduction, scalability, and improved decision support.
Help to lead the change management strategy for finance transformation initiatives, ensuring sustainable adoption of new processes, tools, and ways of working.
Coordinate the production and dissemination of the quarterly Finance Transformation newsletter to the broader accounting department.
Set clear expectations, performance objectives, and development paths aligned to long‑term transformation goals.
Build and develop a high‑performing team with strong program, process, and change management capabilities.
Report on KPIs and success metrics to track the effectiveness and value delivered by finance transformation initiatives. Using the reported KPIs and metrics, identify and present opportunities for enhancements.
Provides oversight of the monthly closing process occurring in Yardi and Blackline.
Oversee the input of data and configuration into Yardi and Blackline by the systems team to ensure consistency, accuracy of setup and configuration performed by the team, as well as having obtained the necessary approvals for effectuating the changes.
Routinely evaluate current processes and system configuration for providing recommendations of opportunities for enhancement and efficiency gains.

Benefits

healthcare
dental
vision insurance
401(k)-retirement plan with a company match of 50% up to 6% of eligible compensation
wellness benefits
financial benefits
work/lifestyle-specific benefits
generous PTO accrual
12 paid holidays
paid volunteer time