NetSuite Implementation Consultant

Systems Accountants; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Part time

Job summary

Systems Accountants is seeking a NetSuite Implementation Consultant to partner during a critical growth phase, serving as trusted advisor to leadership and guiding NetSuite deployment while providing hands-on accounting support for a lean team. This is a 6-month engagement with potential extension or conversion to permanent position.

The role blends ERP implementation leadership with practical accounting operations, including AR, AP, GL, and month-end activities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading or supporting NetSuite ERP implementations.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial operations.
• Experience working closely with accounting and finance teams.
• Ability to bridge the gap between business requirements and system functionality.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment with limited oversight.
• Ability to challenge assumptions and provide thoughtful recommendations when appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support ongoing NetSuite implementation activities with the partner.
• Serve as internal NetSuite SME and advocate for the business.
• Evaluate recommendations from implementation partners to meet objectives.
• Collaborate with leadership to align NetSuite with operational and financial needs.
• Assist with accounting operations: AR, AP, GL, month-end, data validation.
• Support process improvements and scalable reporting practices.
• Work with a small accounting team providing immediate support.
• Document business processes, system requirements, and decisions.

Skills

NetSuite ERP implementations

Accounting principles

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Our client is seeking a NetSuite Implementation Consultant to serve as a key partner during a critical phase of growth and system transformation. This individual will act as a trusted advisor to leadership, helping drive a NetSuite implementation while also providing hands-on accounting support for a lean accounting team.

The ideal candidate will bring a blend of NetSuite implementation expertise and accounting knowledge, allowing them to support both the technical and operational sides of the business. This role offers the opportunity to become the hiring manager's "right hand," providing guidance, challenging implementation recommendations when appropriate, and ensuring the organization achieves a successful NetSuite deployment.

This is an initial 6-month engagement with the possibility of extension and/or conversion to a permanent position.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support ongoing NetSuite implementation activities in partnership with the implementation partner.
• Serve as the internal NetSuite subject matter expert and advocate for the business throughout the implementation process.
• Evaluate recommendations from implementation partners and provide constructive feedback when necessary to ensure business objectives are met.
• Collaborate closely with leadership to align NetSuite functionality with operational and financial requirements.
• Assist with accounting operations as needed, including:
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Accounts Payable
  • General Ledger activities
  • Month-end support
  • Financial data validation and reconciliation
• Support process improvement initiatives and help establish scalable accounting and reporting practices.
• Work effectively within a small accounting team environment and provide immediate support.
• Document business processes, system requirements, and implementation decisions.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience leading or supporting NetSuite ERP implementations.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial operations.
• Experience working closely with accounting and finance teams.
• Ability to bridge the gap between business requirements and system functionality.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment with limited oversight.
• Ability to challenge assumptions and provide thoughtful recommendations when appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Combination of NetSuite implementation and accounting experience.
• Background in service-based organizations.
• Experience supporting small to mid-sized businesses.
• Prior experience working with implementation partners or consulting firms.