Senior Financial Systems Analyst (NetSuite Development)

Location: Houston, TX

About the role

The Senior Analyst, Financial Systems/PMO will help manage accounting system integrations and continuous improvement projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial systems with experience in implementation, project management, and a good understanding of financial processes. They will assist in planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines. This role serves as administrator for many accounting tools including our ERP system (NetSuite), supporting design/configuration of interfaces between external systems and ERP systems, and modifying/automating system functionality. The person will be part of a growing and agile accounting team and will support other accounting functions as needed, focusing on detail, process optimization, and collaboration in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as ERP administrator for accounting needs such as changes to account structure, opening/closing of accounting ledgers and subledgers, and evaluation and granting of ERP access rights.
• Gather business requirements for design and implementation of new processes by engaging with operations and IT management, including customization of workflows within NetSuite ERP.
• Support full and optimal utilization of ERP system capabilities, making recommendations for improved use.
• Perform testing of all new and/or modified interfaces between the ERP system and external systems for proper control and functionality.
• Create detailed process documentation and workflows to ensure proper understanding of system interfaces and data flows.
• Provide insightful recommendations across functions to improve internal control procedures, increase audit efficiencies, and drive process optimization focusing on system operations, change management, security and access rights, financial applications, and external technology interfaces.
• Support and educate employees on systems functionality and processes related to internal control compliance, assisting IT with control requirements to mitigate risk.
• Assist in financial systems integrations and accounting improvement projects from initiation to completion, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Identify accounting process bottlenecks and create strategic solutions utilizing system automations and lean initiatives to optimize efficiencies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather project requirements and create detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations.
• Track key integration milestones, deliverables, and performance indicators to ensure timely progress and successful outcomes.
• Hold regularly scheduled progress meetings with key stakeholders to ensure timely completion of deliverables and resolution of issues.
• Identify and resolve integration and process‑related issues, developing effective mitigation strategies.
• Develop and implement change management strategies to minimize disruption and facilitate adoption of new processes and systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s degree or PMP certification is a plus).
• 5+ years of financial systems and project management experience, including financial systems implementations and process improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of financial processes, accounting principles, and ERP systems (NetSuite experience required; experience with SAP, Oracle, etc. is a plus).
• Demonstrated project management skills, efficiently handling multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with cross‑functional teams.
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving abilities with keen attention to detail.
• Experience developing and managing cross‑functional/multi‑team work plans.

Skills

• ERP administration (NetSuite) and configuration.
• Design and testing of system interfaces.
• Process documentation and workflow creation.
• Internal control compliance and audit efficiency improvement.
• Change management and stakeholder communication.
• Project planning, timeline development, and resource allocation.
• Issue identification, mitigation strategy development, and resolution.