Akshay Desai, CPA, PMP®, CSPO®

Senior Manager - Technology & Transformation @ Deloitte

About

Currently spearheading transformative projects as a Senior Manager at Deloitte. With a CPA (Canada), CA (India) and a PMP® designation, my expertise lies in navigating the complex landscape of real estate technology and proptech. My tenure at Deloitte and PwC Canada has honed my skills in delivering strategic guidance and overseeing Yardi implementation projects, directly contributing to enhanced operational efficiencies. The drive to innovate within the industry propels me to lead my team in delivering solutions that redefine the intersection of finance and real estate technology.

Country

Canada

City

North Vancouver

Industry

Real Estate

Skill

Internal Audit, Financial Accounting, Statutory Audit, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, International Tax, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Corporate Tax, Assurance, External Audit, Corporate Finance, Transfer Pricing, Due Diligence, Finance, Management, Tax Advisory, ERP Implementations, Training, Business Requirements

Experience

Senior Manager - Technology & Transformation

Deloitte

2023-8 - Present · 3 yrs 2 mos

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Established and led a team for Yardi Implementation projects at Deloitte, ensuring successful project delivery. • Negotiated and onboarded implementation partners for seamless project execution. • Managed a team of full-time employees and contractors to drive project success. • Participated in the sales process by preparing fee estimations and proposals and participated in orals

Senior Manager, Real Estate Advisory

PwC Canada

2023-3 - 2023-8 · 6 mos

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Managed full-time employees and independent contractors to successfully deliver the Yardi Implementation Project. • Oversaw project management to ensure the seamless execution and completion of the Yardi Implementation Project. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and achieve project milestones.

Business Application Manager

REstack

2020-7 - 2023-3 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Implemented Yardi Voyager and Elevate Suite of products for REstack, including Commercial, Residential, Job Cost, Investment Manager, Construction Manager, Debt Manager. • Successfully developed a scalable platform using Yardi products, onboarding clients with complex investment structures. • Managed vendor relationships, a team of 3 employees, and maintained business applications for users.

Business System Analyst

Nicola Wealth

2018-10 - 2020-7 · 1 yr 10 mos

Vancouver, Canada Area

1. Managing Business Application Systems 2. Conducting process reviews and initiate and manage process improvement projects 3. Supporting 100+ users.

Project Manager

Assetsoft

2018-1 - 2018-9 · 9 mos

Ontario, Canada

1. Project Manager and Lead Implementation consultant for various projects related to Yardi Implementation. 2. Successfully managed Yardi Implementation projects for clients in Canada, USA, Singapore, Australia and other clients across the globe.

Business Analyst

Larlyn Property Management Ltd.

2017-9 - 2017-12 · 4 mos

Worked as a Business Analyst. Was responsible for the following 1. Upgrade from Yardi 6O to YArdi 7S for client accounting division 2. Implementing Yardi 7S for Corporate Accounting division 3. Conducting training sessions for users 4. Testing and UAT 5. Supporting end users.

Functional Consultant

Yardi Software India Pvt Ltd

2015-1 - 2017-8 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Implementing Yardi suite of products. Duties and Responsibilities include: 1. Conducting Business Requirement Gathering sessions with clients 2. System Design and Documentation 3. Conducting user training and UAT 4. Go-live and Post go-live support 5. Conducting product demos (pre-sales) Products worked on: 1. Property management, lease administration and Account Receivable 2. Payscan, including Purchase orders, Invoice registers, Accounts Payables etc. 3. Construction management and Job costing 4. Fixed Assets 5. inventory Control 6. Investment Management 7. Commercial Leasing Pad and Casual Mall Leasing 8. Commercial cafe, Rent cafe and Vendor cafe