Remote NetSuite &AI-Driven Accounting Systems Lead

Cofense; Philippines; Remote; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Allowance/Remote work

Job summary

Cofense is seeking an Accounting Systems Manager to own administration, optimization, and integration of our core financial systems, with NetSuite as the system of record. This hands-on role drives automation and AI-powered improvements across finance workflows, including intercompany and multi-currency consolidation.

You'll manage integrations with Navan, Tipalti, UKG, and Avalara, partner with the accounting team, and influence process design to improve close cycles and reporting.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in accounting or finance systems.
• Hands-on NetSuite administration experience.
• Direct admin experience with Navan, Tipalti, or Avalara strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals (GL, AP, payroll journal entries, intercompany/consolidation concepts).
• Comfort working with APIs, integration platforms, or middleware concepts.
• Experience using AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT) for practical business/accounting use cases.
• Strong Excel skills; SQL or scripting experience a plus.
• Experience in a multi-entity or multi-currency environment.

Responsibilities

• Accountings Systems Administration: NetSuite administration, user access/roles, workflows, saved searches, custom fields/records, dashboards.
• Maintain chart of accounts, subsidiaries, and intercompany structures; support multi-entity/multi-currency consolidation.
• Manage NetSuite releases, sandbox testing, and change control for close/reporting cycles.
• Develop and modify NetSuite reports and saved searches to meet evolving needs.
• Partner with Controller to translate process needs into scalable NetSuite configurations.
• Third-Party Integrations: admin for Navan, Tipalti, Avalara; manage integrations with NetSuite including data flow and mappings.
• Oversee integrations: Navan (travel/expenses), Tipalti (vendor payments), UKG (HR/payroll), Avalara (sales/use tax).
• Troubleshoot integration failures and data mappings; document data flows and system dependencies.
• Evaluate new integrations and maintain vendor support collaboration.
• Accounting Automation (including AI/Claude): identify manual processes and design automated solutions.
• Build AI-assisted workflows for document review, variance analysis, reconciliation, and reports.
• Develop lightweight tools to bridge gaps between systems; track efficiency gains.
• Cross-Functional Support: liaison to IT, HR, and AP/Treasury; support month-end close.
• Assist with audit requests related to system controls, access, and data integrity.
• Train accounting staff on new tools and automations.
• Education & Experience: NetSuite certification; background in controllership or accounting operations.

Skills

NetSuite administration

Navan experience

Tipalti experience

Avalara experience

Accounting fundamentals

AP/GL knowledge

AP automation

AI tools (Claude)

Excel

SQL

Multi-entity/multi-currency

Education

NetSuite certification (Administrator or SuiteFoundation)

Tools

Navan

Tipalti

Avalara

UKG

Job description

Cofense is seeking an Accounting Systems Manager to own administration, optimization, and integration of our core financial systems, with NetSuite as the system of record. This hands-on role drives automation and AI-powered improvements across finance workflows, including intercompany and multi-currency consolidation.

You'll manage integrations with Navan, Tipalti, UKG, and Avalara, partner with the accounting team, and influence process design to improve close cycles and reporting.