Finance Systems Lead: NetSuite, Anaplan & SOX Control

Appian; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings account contributions

Employee referral bonus program

Learning and development resources

Equity awards (certain positions maybe

Equity awards

Job summary

Appian in McLean, VA seeks an experienced Finance Systems Professional to own the technical backbone of financial operations. You will lead configurations of NetSuite ERP, Anaplan, and Zone Billing/CPQ to ensure accurate reporting and a streamlined close.

You will enforce SOX controls, partner with audit teams, and manage change processes to keep systems secure and compliant while enabling fast, informed decision-making for leadership.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience managing and configuring Finance ERP systems in a corporate environment.
• Deep understanding of SOX audit controls, system access governance, and change management protocols for financial applications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of general ledger, revenue recognition, billing, accounts receivable, and financial planning processes.
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite ERP, Xactly, Anaplan, or similar enterprise finance platforms including Zone Billing or CPQ tools.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot system issues, analyze data discrepancies, and implement sustainable data integrity solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the configuration and ongoing optimization of core finance systems including NetSuite ERP, Anaplan planning platform, and Zone Billing/CPQ to support accurate financial reporting and streamlined close processes.
• Enforce SOX-compliant controls across financial systems, partnering with internal audit and external auditors to maintain defensible data integrity throughout the order-to-cash lifecycle.
• Execute change management processes that balance business agility with control rigor, ensuring system updates are properly tested, documented, and communicated to Finance stakeholders.
• Partner with Accounting, FP&A, Sales Operations, and IT teams to translate technical system changes into business impact, enabling Finance leaders to understand how infrastructure decisions affect month-end close and reporting accuracy.
• Manage vendor relationships and system integrations, ensuring third-party tools and data feeds maintain the quality and timeliness Finance requires for decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce manual workarounds, accelerate close timelines, and increase confidence in financial data across the organization.

Skills

Finance ERP systems

SOX controls

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial analysis

Change management

Stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/IS

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Anaplan

Zone Billing/CPQ

Xactly

CPQ tools

Job description

Appian in McLean, VA seeks an experienced Finance Systems Professional to own the technical backbone of financial operations. You will lead configurations of NetSuite ERP, Anaplan, and Zone Billing/CPQ to ensure accurate reporting and a streamlined close.

You will enforce SOX controls, partner with audit teams, and manage change processes to keep systems secure and compliant while enabling fast, informed decision-making for leadership.