Netsuite & Financial Systems Administrator

Lincoln International; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln International, Inc., a NYSE-listed investment banking advisor, seeks a NetSuite administrator to manage day-to-day finance applications (NetSuite, Stampli, BlackLine, LeaseQuery) and support access controls, reporting, and integrations.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of NetSuite administration, strong troubleshooting and cross-functional collaboration, and a track record of delivering audit-ready processes. Chicago-based hybrid role with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of NetSuite administration experience.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and stakeholder communication.
• Understanding of access controls, roles/permissions, and basic IT security concepts.
• Experience cross-functionally with Finance and IT teams to deliver stable system support.

Responsibilities

• Administer NetSuite, Stampli, BlackLine, and LeaseQuery users and roles.
• Maintain access reviews, role clean-up, and segregation-of-duties checks.
• Collaborate with IT to align access controls with security standards.
• Provide Tier 1–2 system support and issue triage.
• Coordinate with vendors/IT for defects, outages, and changes.
• Maintain environment settings and governance for configurations.
• Document changes, release notes, and system documentation.

Skills

NetSuite experience

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Security concepts

Tools

Stampli

BlackLine

LeaseQuery

Power BI

Job description

Lincoln International, Inc. (NYSE: LCLN) is a trusted investment banking advisor to business owners and senior executives of leading private equity firms and their portfolio companies and to public and privately held companies. Our services include mergers and acquisitions advisory, private funds and capital markets advisory, and valuations and fairness opinions. The global enterprise is comprised of a tightly integrated team of more than 1,400 professionals in more than 30 offices in 14 countries, offering an unobstructed perspective on the global private capital markets, backed by superb execution and a deep commitment to client success. With extensive industry knowledge and relationships, timely market intelligence and strategic insights, we forge deep, productive client relationships that endure for decades. Connect with us to learn more at www.lincolninternational.com.
At Lincoln International, we know that the success of our global organization is a direct outcome of the strength of our people. We encourage diversity of thought and create talent density by attracting, retaining and engaging high performers from all demographics, backgrounds and perspectives. We value diversity, equity and inclusion as a catalyst to foster innovation and creative problem solving, access the best candidates and adapt to a highly dynamic, competitive environment. We know that employing a diverse team and valuing the unique perspectives of our people allows us to better understand and serve the needs of our clients.
Lincoln International is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage you to read more about our commitment to diversity and Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) efforts.
Lincoln International follows a hybrid work structure with an emphasis on in office collaboration.
Our employees work in our Chicago office Monday through Thursday each week, with the option to work remotely or from the office on Fridays. Our office is located at 110 N Wacker Drive, just blocks from Union Station & Ogilvie Transportation Center.
Duties and Responsibilities: Lincoln’s NetSuite and Financial Systems Administrator provides day-to-day system administration and user support for finance applications, including NetSuite, Stampli, BlackLine, and LeaseQuery. This role focuses on platform configuration, access administration, issue triage, and coordination with the Information Technology (IT) and Business Enablement teams, enabling Accounting and Finance teams to run their processes efficiently.
Key responsibilities include:

• System Administration & Access Controls
• Administer users, roles, and permissions across NetSuite, Stampli, BlackLine, and LeaseQuery.
• Support periodic user access reviews, role clean-up, and segregation-of-duties checks (as directed).
• Maintain audit-ready documentation/evidence for access provisioning and changes.
• Collaborate with IT to ensure access control practices align with enterprise identity, security standards, and internal control requirements.
• Application Support (Tier 1–2)
• Serve as first point of contact for system issues: collect requirements, reproduce problems, troubleshoot, and resolve or escalate.
• Coordinate with vendors/IT for defects, outages, and performance issues; track cases through resolution.
• Maintain a knowledge base of common issues, workarounds, and FAQs.
• Partner with IT and Business Enablement to triage cross-system issues, manage dependencies, and ensure consistent communications during incidents and escalations.
• Configuration & Maintenance (Non-Accounting)
• Maintain and update system configuration under established governance, such as:
• NetSuite: roles/permissions, forms/fields (as approved), saved searches/reports, basic workflows
• Stampli: user setup, routing/approval configuration (technical setup), notification rules
• BlackLine: user setup, task/reconciliation template administration (structure, not performance of reconciliations)
• LeaseQuery: user setup, system settings, report access/support (no lease data entry/management)
• Manage environments/settings and coordinate scheduled maintenance windows.
• Work cross-functionally with IT and Business Enablement to review configuration changes for downstream impact, integration touchpoints, and adherence to platform standards and governance.
• Change Management & Releases
• Support system changes by documenting requirements, performing configuration updates, and executing test scripts/UAT coordination.
• Maintain change logs, release notes, and system documentation; ensure changes follow internal controls.
• Coordinate vendor releases: assess impact, communicate changes, and update documentation/training materials.
• Integrations, Data Loads & Reporting Support (Technical)
• Assist with technical aspects of integrations (monitoring, error triage, coordination with IT/vendors).
• Support controlled imports/exports (CSV) as needed, following approved procedures.
• Build/maintain basic system reporting (e.g., NetSuite saved searches) where it supports users’ access to information (not financial analysis).
• Partner with IT integration owners and Business Enablement to monitor end-to-end process flows, validate upstream/downstream impacts, and support data quality and operational reporting needs.

Qualifications:
Professional and Cultural Characteristics:

• Detail-oriented, process-driven, and reliable follow-through
• Customer service mindset with ability to set expectations
• Able to prioritize competing requests, especially during close periods
• Experience coordinating across Finance, IT, and enablement/operations teams to drive adoption, documentation, and standardized processes

Experience & Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in NetSuite administration
• NetSuite admin fundamentals (roles, permissions, saved searches, report customization, basic configuration)
• Understanding of access controls, roles/permissions, and basic IT security concepts
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with IT and business teams to deliver stable, scalable system support

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to Stampli, BlackLine, LeaseQuery, Power BI (preferred)
• Experience supporting systems in a controlled environment (SOX/audit support)
• Basic understanding of integrations (APIs/iPaaS/SFTP) and data validation

Additional Information:
Lincoln International is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.
The salary for this role is $110,000-$130,000 on an annual basis. This salary is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Chicago.
This job is also eligible for bonus pay.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits to eligible employees.
You can apply for this role through LinkedIn or Lincoln’s Company Page, or through Lincoln’s Internal Jobs Board if you are a current employee.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company\'s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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