NetSuite Systems Administrator

Vista Higher Learning, Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Vista Higher Learning, Inc. is seeking a hands-on NetSuite Systems Administrator to own and drive our ERP environment during a major transition from Great Plains to NetSuite.

You will coordinate with Finance, Technology, and external consultants to ensure smooth data migration, testing, go-live readiness, and ongoing stability. The role requires deep NetSuite expertise, strong project management, and the ability to translate business needs into scalable configurations and robust reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business/finance/accounting, computer-science or related field.
• 5+ years hands-on experience in NetSuite administration in a business environment.
• Experience successfully supporting or leading one to two full-lifecycle NetSuite implementations.
• Strong understanding of ERP concepts, financial systems, and core Finance processes.
• Experience with NetSuite configuration, roles and permissions, MCP, workflows, saved searches, dashboards, reports, and user administration.
• Experience with complex ERP integrations, ideally including Salesforce-to-NetSuite and Magento / Adobe Commerce-to-NetSuite data pipelines, financial data migration, system testing, and cross-functional implementation activities.
• Ability to partner effectively with Finance stakeholders to translate reporting and process needs into practical NetSuite solutions.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate as a hands-on individual contributor while serving as the internal go-to resource for NetSuite knowledge and support.

Responsibilities

• Serve as our primary internal NetSuite Systems Administrator and subject matter expert.
• Support the 9-12 month NetSuite implementation, including requirements validation, configuration, data migration, testing, integrations, reporting, go-live readiness, and stabilization.
• Partner with Finance, Technology, and external consultants to ensure a successful transition from Microsoft Great Plains to NetSuite and effective knowledge transfer to internal teams.
• Help design, test, and maintain integrations between NetSuite and enterprise systems, including Salesforce CRM and Magento / Adobe Commerce, ensuring reliable data flow, accuracy, and operational continuity.
• Configure and administer NetSuite capabilities, including Financials, Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Inventory, Advanced Revenue Recognition, MCP, SuiteAnalytics, dashboards, saved searches, workflows, roles, permissions, and user access.
• Develop and maintain SuiteAnalytics Workbook reports, saved searches, dashboards, and recurring Finance reporting, including month-end close reporting where appropriate.
• Translate business requirements into scalable NetSuite configurations, workflows, reports, governance practices, and process improvements.
• Provide post-go-live support, troubleshooting, user guidance, documentation, release testing, and continuous improvement recommendations.

Skills

NetSuite administration

Full lifecycle implementations

ERP concepts

NetSuite configuration

ERP integrations (Salesforce, Magento)

Finance stakeholder collaboration

Analytics & problem-solving

Hands-on contributor

Education

Bachelor's degree (business/finance/accounting, CS)

Tools

SuiteAnalytics

SuiteFlow

SuiteBuilder

SuiteScript

Celigo integrations

Job description

WHO ARE YOU?

You are an experienced full-lifecycle NetSuite implementation go-to person—from planning, configuration, legacy data migration, and reporting readiness through go-live, stabilization, and ongoing operations—and can partner effectively with Finance, Technology, external consultants, and business stakeholders ensuring it is successful.

WHO ARE WE?

We are passionate, innovative, lifelong learners, and creative thinkers working to develop culturally authentic language learning products for K-12 schools and universities.

WHAT IS THE ROLE ABOUT?

As our new hands-on NetSuite Systems Administrator, you will serve as the company’s internal go-to expert as we transition from Microsoft Great Plains to NetSuite. Reporting to the VP of Finance, you will play a high-visibility role that is central to the company-wide systems transformation, implementation, and integration of core platforms such as Salesforce, Magento/Adobe Commerce, Financial reporting and long-term operations.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

• Serve as our primary internal NetSuite Systems Administrator and subject matter expert.
• Support the 9-12 month NetSuite implementation, including requirements validation, configuration, data migration, testing, integrations, reporting, go-live readiness, and stabilization.
• Partner with Finance, Technology, and external consultants to ensure a successful transition from Microsoft Great Plains to NetSuite and effective knowledge transfer to internal teams.
• Help design, test, and maintain integrations between NetSuite and enterprise systems, including Salesforce CRM and Magento / Adobe Commerce, ensuring reliable data flow, accuracy, and operational continuity.
• Configure and administer NetSuite capabilities, including Financials, Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Inventory, Advanced Revenue Recognition, MCP, SuiteAnalytics, dashboards, saved searches, workflows, roles, permissions, and user access.
• Develop and maintain SuiteAnalytics Workbook reports, saved searches, dashboards, and recurring Finance reporting, including month-end close reporting where appropriate.
• Translate business requirements into scalable NetSuite configurations, workflows, reports, governance practices, and process improvements.
• Provide post-go-live support, troubleshooting, user guidance, documentation, release testing, and continuous improvement recommendations.

YOU MUST HAVE (MINIMUM REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE):

• Bachelor’s degree in business/finance/accounting, computer-science or related field
• 5+ years hands-on experience in NetSuite administration in a business environment
• Experience successfully supporting or leading one to two full-lifecycle NetSuite implementations
• Strong understanding of ERP concepts, financial systems, and core Finance processes, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, order management, procurement, revenue recognition, and financial reporting
• Experience with NetSuite configuration, roles and permissions, MCP, workflows, saved searches, dashboards, reports, and user administration
• Experience with complex ERP integrations, ideally including Salesforce-to-NetSuite and Magento / Adobe Commerce-to-NetSuite data pipelines, financial data migration, system testing, and cross-functional implementation activities
• Ability to partner effectively with Finance stakeholders to translate reporting and process needs into practical NetSuite solutions
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate as a hands-on individual contributor while serving as the internal go-to resource for NetSuite knowledge and support

IDEAL IF YOU HAVE (PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE):

• NetSuite Systems Administrator Certification or related NetSuite credentials.
• Experience transitioning from Microsoft Great Plains or another legacy financial system to NetSuite.
• Experience with SuiteAnalytics, SuiteFlow, SuiteBuilder, SuiteScript, Celigo or third-party integration tools.
• Experience supporting Finance teams in a publishing, education technology, SaaS, subscription, or multi-product business environment.
• Experience developing ERP governance, documentation, training materials, and support processes for long-term operations.

LOCATION:

Boston - Hybrid; Remote - Eastern US Time Zone

Candidate must reside within the United States. Ideal candidate will reside within a reasonable/commutable distance to our Boston, MA office location and be willing to work a hybrid remote/in-office schedule (Tues/Thurs in office minimum) or within a state in the Eastern Time Zone. Relocation is not available for this position.

SALARY RANGE:

$115k min; up to $155k max annual salary based on qualification and experience level. This position is salaried and is eligible for an annual incentive as of Jan 1 2027 based on employee and organizational performance.

AI Use in the Application Process:

We support candidates balanced and thoughtful use of AI tools to support their job search. However, all application materials (including resumes, cover letters, portfolios, work-samples etc.) and interview responses must reflect the candidate authentic and actual experience, skills, and judgment. Real-time use of AI during interviews is not permitted unless explicitly stated and authorized, in writing, by VHL’s HR department. Candidates may be asked to confirm that submitted work reflects their own abilities and to explain their responses in real time. Candidates requiring assistive technologies (including certain AI tools) as accommodations may request approval. Approved accommodations will not negatively impact evaluation. All hiring decisions are made by humans. Please see our complete "Candidate Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools - Policy Statement" here: https://vistahigherlearning.com/careers