Lead Systems Analyst - Netsuite

Buckingham Search · Chicago

FULL TIME

Job Description

Principal Finance Systems Administrator (NetSuite & Coupa)

Serve as primary administrator and architect for NetSuite and Coupa, leading upgrades, configuration, custom fields, workflows, and user access

Design, build, and maintain automated integrations into NetSuite from procurement, expense, CRM, and global banking platforms via API, EDI, and SFTP

Fold acquired companies' systems directly into the core finance platform instead of running them as separate silos

Act as the top escalation point for integration errors, data mismatches, and system bugs, working with IT and vendor support to resolve them

Keep all financial systems and workflows compliant with SOX, ITGC, and data privacy requirements

Partner with Accounting, FP&A, Procurement, and Sales Ops to turn business needs into scalable system solutions and a clear roadmap

Maintain and improve automation scripts and middleware to cut manual accounting work and speed up month-end close

10+ years of progressive finance systems administration experience, with deep NetSuite and Coupa expertise

Proven experience architecting and managing API, EDI, and SFTP integrations, including banking and CRM connections

Working knowledge of SuiteScript, JavaScript, Python, or SQL

Strong grasp of procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, revenue recognition, multi-currency consolidation, and month-end close

Methodical troubleshooter who can trace and fix broken data flows

Clear communicator who can explain technical setups to accountants and accounting rules to developers

✅ Full ownership of the finance tech stack, not one piece of it

✅ Active M&A environment with real integration and consolidation work

✅ High-growth, PE-backed platform investing in its infrastructure

✅ Direct partnership with Accounting, FP&A, and Procurement leadership

✅ Hybrid flexibility in Chicago