Manager, Financial Systems

Who We Are

RioCan is one of Canada's largest Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT). We own, manage and develop retail-focused, increasingly mixed-use properties in Canada's major markets. We pioneered the REIT concept almost 30 years ago and have transformed Canadian real estate.

We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers and a Greater Toronto's Top Employer. At RioCan, you can build a career with real impact and longevity. You get the stability and resources of an established company and the entrepreneurial and collaborative spirit of a start-up. Life at RioCan is dynamic and fast-paced. We know that great ideas can come from anywhere, and we empower our people to suggest and implement them. We value different voices and perspectives and appreciate that the unique backgrounds and identities we each bring to our jobs make the whole business stronger. 

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This role is located at our Lawrence Allen Centre location and reports directly to AVP, Financial Controller. The Manager of Financial Systems is responsible for overseeing the organization’s financial systems, ensuring data accuracy, integration, and efficiency across platforms. The manager will provide end-user training on systems such as Hyperion and maintain relationships with external vendors to ensure optimal service delivery. Additionally, they will focus on continuous improvement, driving strategic initiatives that align financial systems with the company’s long-term goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the organization’s financial systems, ensuring data accuracy and integrity across all system integrations, with a focus on automation, scalability, and optimization;
• Research and implement industry-leading finance technologies, proposing a plan to align future initiatives with company objectives;
• Support finance automation by identifying, prioritizing, and evaluating use cases, and implementing technologies such as robotic process automation (RPA), artificial intelligence (AI), and ERP enhancements to drive efficiency;
• Oversee relationships with external vendors, ensuring optimal service delivery and compliance with service-level agreements;
• Coordinate system upgrades, patches, and testing for financial systems, ensuring they meet evolving company reporting and compliance needs;
• Provide end-user training and support for Hyperion and other financial systems, troubleshooting issues, and offering guidance on system functionality to optimize user experience;
• Manage Hyperion metadata changes, including chart of accounts (COA), properties, and report structures, while ensuring alignment with organizational reporting standards;
• Provide guidance on best practices for financial system usage, driving continuous improvement in system efficiency, and supporting the finance team in resolving complex data and reporting challenges.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience managing financial systems, with a focus on project implementation, strategic planning, and driving operational efficiency;
• Proven leadership and project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple complex projects simultaneously and deliver results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment;
• Demonstrated expertise in financial systems, including Oracle Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), OneStream, Yardi experience is considered a strong asset;
• Strong knowledge of financial operations, enabling translation of business needs into technical solutions that enhance system capabilities;
• Experience with financial automation tools, including robotic process automation (RPA), machine learning, and SQL;
• Proficient in developing and implementing financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and consolidation solutions;
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, with a focus on tracking system performance metrics and driving continuous improvement;
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and influence stakeholders at all levels;
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, finance, accounting, or a related field; professional accreditation (CPA or equivalent) is preferred.

Why join RioCan?

We believe in rewarding you for what you do and investing in your career and long-term success. Our total rewards and perquisites program is designed to fit and enrich your life physically, emotionally, financially, and socially. We offer eligible employees:

Work / Life Balance that prioritizes YOU. Enjoy a hybrid work model with flexible work hours, an extra-long weekend with our RioCan Cares Day, and half days before every long weekend in the summer.

Professional Growth and Development that includes a continuing education reimbursement, a mentorship and leadership development program, on-demand online learning, and cross-training opportunities.

An Extensive Health and Benefits Program that includes health and dental benefits for you and your family starting on day one, a healthcare spending account, an employee family and assistance program, virtual healthcare, and other resources.

A Comprehensive Retirement Program to help prepare our employees for the future. This includes matching employee contributions in a retirement savings plan, pension plan, and an employee unit purchase plan.

Additional Perks and Benefits that include paid time off, parental leave top-up, various employee discounts, employee referral and recognition programs, and opportunities to participate in community initiatives, committees, and social events throughout the year.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees are valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas. People are at the core of who we are, and we respect that they have taken all paths to get here. RioCan welcomes applications from all candidates and is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process, please let us know, and we will be happy to work with you to meet your needs.

You can visit us at www.riocan.com to learn more about who we are and what a career at RioCan can look like for you.