System Consultant - NetSuite Optimization

Interim NetSuite Functional Lead (ERP Implementation Consultant)

Target Start Date: October 26, 2026 (or sooner)

Duration: The total project will be 4 months with the initial 30-day full-time assessment phase (approx. 160 hours), followed by part-time/as-needed support through target start date of Q1 2027 Go-Live and post-go-live hypercare.

The primary goal of this engagement is to pivot away from a simple "lift & shift" approach and optimize NetSuite to incorporate industry best practices. You will act as the key functional liaison between senior leadership and technical implementers to ensure reporting accuracy, multi-entity alignment, and audit readiness.

• Execute Phase 1 Assessment (First 4 Weeks / ~160 Hours): Review chart of accounts, multi-entity setup, intercompany transactions, payables workflow, high-volume payroll entries, data mapping/validation, and implementer status.
• Redesign and optimize the Chart of Accounts, location structure, and segment hierarchy to enable improved reporting and visibility.
• Optimize Intercompany & Allocations: Ensure complex multi-entity transactions, allocations, and intercompany accounting efforts are accurately captured and structured within NetSuite.
• Strengthen Audit & Accounting Support: Ensure detailed accounting support data is fully accessible for audit trail requirements and executive oversight.
• Evaluate Go-Live Readiness: Provide key recommendations on the feasibility of the targeted Q1 2027 Go-Live and establish the Phase 2 support roadmap (cutover execution, data migration, and hypercare).
• Functional Project Leadership: Serve as the strategic functional lead while working directly with the leadership team (CFO, CAO and VP of Finance) .

Qualifications:

• Level of Job Category Experience: Demonstrated experience operating at the Senior Controller, VP of Finance, or Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) level. Must possess a strong track record as an advisory functional lead during complex enterprise software rollouts.
• Experience with progressive accounting and financial management leadership experience in multi-entity environments.
• Accounting ERP Systems: Must have deep, hands-on functional expertise with NetSuite implementations , along with experience mapping and migrating data from legacy systems. Familiarity with Hyperion / Smart View planning and reporting tools is strongly required.
• Core Skills & Technical Tasks: Hands-on experience with chart of accounts design, multi-entity allocations, high-volume transaction processing, and P&L location-level reporting.
• Education & Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. CPA or NetSuite ERP Consultant Certification is strongly preferred.