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We are looking for a finance systems leader to serve as the business authority for key financial applications in Charlotte, North Carolina. This contract position with potential for a permanent role will partner closely with technology teams to align system capabilities with accounting operations, reporting priorities, and process improvement goals. The person in this role will help shape how Finance engages with enterprise applications by turning operational needs into practical system solutions and supporting long-term scalability across the organization.

Responsibilities:
• Act as the primary Finance representative for NetSuite and related financial platforms, ensuring business needs are accurately reflected in system use and enhancement planning.
• Gather, clarify, and prioritize accounting and finance requirements, then convert them into well-defined functional needs for technical teams.
• Work cross-functionally with IT and other stakeholders to plan system updates, guide development priorities, and support the financial applications roadmap.
• Assess current finance workflows to identify process inefficiencies, system limitations, and opportunities for stronger alignment between operations and technology.
• Participate in solution design and user acceptance activities to confirm that system changes meet business expectations before release.
• Create and maintain clear documentation covering finance procedures, application configurations, and key operational knowledge.
• Support the rollout of new features and process updates by helping end users understand system changes and adopt new capabilities effectively.
• Coordinate responses for audit-related requests and help maintain compliance with organizational standards and established best practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by expanding the role’s impact across additional financial systems as business needs evolve.

Qualifications:

• Strong hands-on experience with NetSuite in a finance or accounting environment.
• Background in month-end close processes, financial reporting, and core accounting operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives involving Finance, Accounting, and Technology teams.
• Skill in translating business processes into clear system requirements and actionable project plans.
• Understanding of user acceptance testing, process documentation, and change support within financial systems.
• Ability to evaluate risks, solve process issues, and improve system effectiveness through a business-focused lens.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to represent Finance priorities effectively.

Compensation

Based on experience

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