Yardi Implementation Manager, Public Housing Authority

Job Summary:

BDO is seeking a manager level Yardi Software implementation professional to support public housing clients implement, configure, optimize, troubleshoot, and support Yardi solutions. This role works directly with clients to understand business processes, improve workflows, configure Yardi to meet operational and accounting requirements, resolve system issues, and increase the value of their Yardi environment. The ideal candidate combines hands-on Yardi expertise with knowledge of affordable housing, public housing, multifamily housing, and/or property management operations and accounting.

Job Duties:

Leads Yardi software consulting for public housing and affordable housing clients, including implementations, upgrades, conversions, integrations, and system optimization initiatives

Serves as a primary client contact, building strong relationships with executives, finance leaders, property management teams, administrative staff, and technical stakeholders

Directs discovery sessions, assesses complex client workflows and business requirements, and develops practical recommendations for system, process, reporting, and automation improvements

Oversees the design, configuration, testing, and deployment of Yardi modules to meet operational, accounting, reporting, and compliance requirements

Provides subject-matter leadership for affordable housing, public housing, multifamily housing, and property management processes, including tenant, unit, certification, subsidy, and compliance activities

Guides solutions supporting general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, bank reconciliation, financial reporting, and related housing accounting processes

Leads the resolution of complex Yardi software, accounting, reporting, workflow, data, integration, and configuration issues, escalating risks and decisions as appropriate

Reviews and approves data conversions, imports, exports, reconciliations, reports, system configurations, and software changes to promote accuracy, quality, and readiness for deployment

Manages engagement scope, workplans, staffing, timelines, budgets, deliverables, risks, and competing priorities across multiple client projects

Reviews project deliverables, procedures, documentation, training materials, and client communications to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with engagement objectives

Supervises, coaches, and develops engagement team members; delegates work, monitors performance, and provides timely feedback and technical guidance

Identifies opportunities to expand client value, supports proposal and business development activities, and contributes to the continued growth of the Yardi and Public Housing Authority practice

Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

My supervise, direct, and/or review the work of engagement team members; provides coaching, performance feedback, and professional development support

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education

HS Diploma AND four (4) or more years of relevant work experience OR Bachelor’s degree, required

Bachelors OR Master’s degree with focus in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Information Technology, preferred

Experience

Five (5) or more years of hands-on Yardi software experience, required

Experience implementing, supporting, or administering Yardi, required

Experience with affordable housing, public housing, multifamily housing, or property management, preferred

Experience with HUD programs and reporting, Public Housing Authorities, Housing Choice Voucher programs, LIHTC, Section

8, affordable housing compliance, or housing accounting and financial reporting, preferred

Experience with Yardi system administration, implementations, conversions, SQL, database queries, advanced reporting, software integrations, or data migration, preferred

License(s)/Certification(s)

CPA, PMP, or Yardi certification, preferred

Software

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, required

Hands-on experience with Yardi, required; experience with Yardi Voyager, Affordable Housing, PHA, Financials, Procure to Pay, PAYscan, RentCafe, Reporting, workflows, system administration, implementations, conversions, interfaces, or integrations, preferred

Language(s)

N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

An understanding of accounting and operations of a Public Housing Authority

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to troubleshoot software and business-process issues

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users

Ability to interact effectively with executives, accounting teams, property managers, administrative staff, technical personnel, and other stakeholders

Ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple client engagements and priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Ability to support project-related travel, as needed

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

National Range: $125,000 - $165,000 Maryland Range: $125,000 - $165,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $125,000 - $165,000

At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.

Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.

BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.

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We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.

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