Director, Finance Systems

Director, Finance Systems - Digital Product Solutions

Job ID

250136

Posted

16-Dec-2025

Service line

Advisory Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Accounting/Finance, Digital & Technology/Information Technology

Location(s)

Minneapolis - Minnesota - United States of America

About The Role:

We are looking for a Financial Systems Directorfor CBRE Investment Accounting & Reporting Solutions, an exciting and growing environment. This contributor will provide oversight and management of the FA/FA global platform team, who develop and support software solutions used by Fund Accounting and Fund Administration Services teams.

What You'll Do:

• Define and execute a comprehensive digital product strategy and roadmap for a portfolio of digital solutions, with a significant emphasis on financial systems.
• Translate organizational objectives and strategic goals into a compelling product vision, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and gather customer and stakeholder feedback to identify opportunities and inform product decisions.
• Act as a strategic advisor, providing subject matter expertise and guidance to product teams and partners.
• Prioritize product initiatives, features, and enhancements based on business value, technical feasibility, and user needs.
• Lead the development and implementation of automated financial processes and reporting solutions, integrating with various enterprise systems nationally and globally.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to streamline and automate operations and enterprise workflows.
• Ensure financial systems meet global compliance standards and support audit and operational decision-making.
• Lead cross-functional strategy for key upgrades, migrations, and solution design.
• Communicate product roadmaps, progress, and impact to executive leadership and key stakeholders
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of product owners, technical leads and analysts.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the product team
• Provide guidance and support for the entire product lifecycle management, from definition and design to development, testing, and launch.
• Supervise appropriate staffing levels and report on utilization and deployment of resources.

What You'll Need:

To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Extensive, expert-level practical experience working with Yardi software is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, MIS or related field and 10+ years of experience in financial systems management is required.
• 5+ years of prior supervisory or management experience is required.
• Lean Six Sigma Green, Orange or Black Belt certification preferred.
• Project management training and/or certification preferred.
• Ability to empower employees, top management, and client groups to take desired action.
• Expert level analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in developing strategic solutions for a growing matrix-based multi-industry sales environment.
• Sophisticated knowledge of computer software, hardware and systems integration.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

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About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the finance systems director position is $160,000 annually and the maximum salary for the finance systems director position is $180,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE's applicable benefit program.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at or via telephone at U.S.) and Canada).