Lead Systems Analyst - Netsuite

Principal Finance Systems Administrator (NetSuite & Coupa) Chicago, IL | Hybrid

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A high-growth, PE-backed global financial technology company is seeking a Principal Finance Systems Administrator to own its enterprise finance technology stack. This person will be the lead architect and administrator for NetSuite and Coupa, and the owner of every integration that feeds them.
This is a hands-on technical leadership role for a systems professional who understands both how the software works and how finance teams actually use it.
What You'll Do:Serve as primary administrator and architect for NetSuite and Coupa, leading upgrades, configuration, custom fields, workflows, and user accessDesign, build, and maintain automated integrations into NetSuite from procurement, expense, CRM, and global banking platforms via API, EDI, and SFTPFold acquired companies' systems directly into the core finance platform instead of running them as separate silosAct as the top escalation point for integration errors, data mismatches, and system bugs, working with IT and vendor support to resolve themKeep all financial systems and workflows compliant with SOX, ITGC, and data privacy requirementsPartner with Accounting, FP&A, Procurement, and Sales Ops to turn business needs into scalable system solutions and a clear roadmapMaintain and improve automation scripts and middleware to cut manual accounting work and speed up month-end closeWrite and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and SOPs across the finance systems environment
What We're Looking For:10+ years of progressive finance systems administration experience, with deep NetSuite and Coupa expertiseProven experience architecting and managing API, EDI, and SFTP integrations, including banking and CRM connectionsWorking knowledge of SuiteScript, JavaScript, Python, or SQLMiddleware experience (MuleSoft or similar) a plusStrong grasp of procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, revenue recognition, xzbcwsv multi-currency consolidation, and month-end closeMethodical troubleshooter who can trace and fix broken data flowsClear communicator who can explain technical setups to accountants and accounting rules to developersNetSuite Administrator/ERP Consultant or Coupa certifications a plus
Why This Role Stands Out: 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