Senior Manager, Finance Systems (Canada)

Overview

The organization is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Manager, Finance Systems to lead the strategy, implementation, and optimization of core finance systems. The initial focus of this role will be on the NetSuite environment, with the scope expanding over time to include additional systems supporting the Procure-to-Pay, Order to Cash and Record to Report processes.

Reporting to the Head of Finance Systems, you will drive efficiency, automation, and scalability within finance operations. This role combines hands-on system configuration and process improvement with managing technical resources to deliver more complex technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Build and shape the Finance Systems function
  • Define the structure and vision for a high-performing Finance Systems function
  • Help define roles, responsibilities, and growth paths as the team expands
• Create scalable solutions
  • Define, build, and optimize processes, methodologies, and tools for NetSuite and other finance systems
  • Set standards for system configuration, data management, integrations, and reporting
• Implement best practices
  • Establish and enforce best practices across system configuration, data integrity, user management, security, testing, and deployment
  • Ensure finance systems are rigorously built, scalable, and maintainable long term
• Manage technical resources
  • Lead and guide internal or external technical resources delivering NetSuite SuiteScript development, API integrations, and other technical requirements for finance systems
• Foster a data-driven culture within Finance
  • Advocate for data-driven insights using system capabilities for reporting and analysis
  • Ensure the Finance team has the data needed for accurate reporting, insightful analysis, and efficient decision-making
• Partner cross-functionally
  • Collaborate with Accounting, Engineering, and Operations stakeholders to ensure alignment and deliver impactful finance systems initiatives
  • Translate complex system issues into simple, actionable insights for non-technical teams

Requirements

• Leadership experience
  • 4+ years of experience managing or leading projects within finance systems, with a proven track record of delivering successful outcomes in a fast-paced, growth environment
• Functional and process expertise
  • 7+ years of experience working with core finance systems, including deep functional and process knowledge across:
    • General Ledger
    • Accounts Payable
    • Accounts Receivable
    • Fixed Assets
    • Order Management
    • Procurement
• Hands-on NetSuite experience
  • Significant hands-on experience with NetSuite configuration and administration
  • Ideally, working understanding of SuiteScript and integrations
• Technical aptitude
  • Strong understanding of system integrations and data flows
  • Ability to translate functional requirements into technical specifications
  • Comfortable working with technical resources
• Experience building and scaling systems
  • Experience implementing new finance systems or significantly scaling existing ones to support growing business needs
• Strategic thinking and execution
  • Ability to define a long-term vision for finance systems while executing tactical changes
  • Comfortable balancing strategy with hands-on involvement
• Process-oriented and detail-oriented
  • Experience designing and implementing processes that drive rigor, consistency, and efficiency across finance workflows
  • Thrives in environments focused on high performance and scalability

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in mid-sized high-growth companies
• NetSuite Administrator certification
• Experience working for a manufacturing company
• Experience with other finance systems relevant to Procure-to-Pay, Order to Cash, and Record to Report processes
• Experience managing both internal and external technical resources
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Looker, Hex)

Compensation & Benefits

For full-time positions, comprehensive benefits are tailored to each country where the organization operates. Local benefits packages typically include:

• Healthcare
• Dental
• Mental health support
• Parental planning resources
• Retirement savings options
• Generous paid time off

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

The organization is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If accommodations are needed for the interview process, the organization will make efforts to meet those needs.

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