Senior Systems Engineer, Financial Systems
Fivetran · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- On site
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job highlights
- Support and evolve NetSuite accounting systems.
- Configure and optimize NetSuite financial modules.
- Drive automation and operational improvements.
- Ensure data integrity and strong system controls.
- Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, and Engineering.
About the role
About The Role
Fivetran is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer, Financial Systems to support and evolve our NetSuite accounting systems. This role focuses on ensuring our ERP environment supports scalable, accurate, and efficient financial processes across Record to Report and key aspects of Order to Cash. You will partner closely with Accounting, Finance, and Engineering teams to maintain and improve NetSuite configurations, financial reporting, and close processes. This role will also drive automation and operational improvements within the ERP environment while ensuring data integrity and strong system controls. As a senior-level engineer, you will play a critical role in maintaining the reliability and performance of NetSuite while helping Finance scale processes and reporting as the company grows.
Technologies You’ll Use
- NetSuite (GL, ARM, AR, financial reporting, saved searches, workflows, configuration)
- SuiteScript, JavaScript, SQL, Python
- AI/ML tools for workflow automation and financial data insights (Claude, Chat GPT, Codex)
- Celigo, Coupa, Avalara, Stripe
- Data platforms such as BigQuery
- Integration technologies and APIs
- Cloud infrastructure and automation platforms
What You’ll Do
- Configure, maintain, and optimize NetSuite financial modules including GL, AR, ARM, and financial reporting.
- Partner with Accounting and Finance stakeholders to support Record to Report and financial close processes within NetSuite.
- Develop and maintain workflows, saved searches, reports, and dashboards to support financial operations and reporting needs.
- Support month-end and quarter-end close processes by ensuring accurate system configuration and reliable financial data.
- Maintain strong system controls, audit readiness, and documentation of system configurations and financial processes.
- Troubleshoot and resolve NetSuite-related issues through the Financial Systems Jira support queue.
- Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, and the internal Systems Engineering team on enhancements and system improvements.
- Ensure accurate data flows between NetSuite and connected systems such as Coupa and other finance tools.
- Identify opportunities to automate accounting processes and improve operational efficiency within NetSuite.
- Contribute to the long-term roadmap for financial systems and accounting automation.
Skills We’re Looking For
- 6-8+ years of experience working with NetSuite or enterprise financial systems in an ERP or financial systems role.
- Strong expertise configuring and supporting NetSuite financial modules including GL, AR, and revenue recognition.
- Solid understanding of accounting processes including Record to Report and financial close workflows.
- Experience building reports, saved searches, dashboards, and workflows within NetSuite.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Ability to partner effectively with Finance, Accounting, and cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Bonus Skills
- Experience implementing AI-driven finance automation, predictive analytics, or intelligent workflow tooling.
- Familiarity with SuiteTax or tax engine implementations.
- Experience working in a high-growth SaaS company or public company environment.
- Familiarity with data platforms such as BigQuery and building financial data pipelines.
Key skills/competency
- NetSuite
- ERP Systems
- Financial Systems
- Systems Engineering
- Record to Report
- Financial Close
- Automation
- Data Integrity
- System Controls
- SuiteScript
Skills & topics
- Senior Systems Engineer
- Financial Systems
- NetSuite
- ERP
- Finance
- Accounting
- Systems Engineering
- Automation
- Record to Report
- SuiteScript
- JavaScript
- SQL
- Python
- SaaS
- Bangalore
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 6-8+ years of NetSuite/ERP experience and specific module expertise (GL, AR, ARM).
- Showcase accounting process knowledge: Emphasize your understanding of Record to Report and financial close workflows.
- Quantify achievements: Provide examples of how you improved efficiency or data accuracy through NetSuite configurations or automation.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss NetSuite configurations, SuiteScript, SQL, and Python.
- Demonstrate collaboration: Highlight experience partnering with Finance, Accounting, and Engineering teams.
Technical preparation
Master NetSuite configuration and financial modules.,Practice SuiteScript, JavaScript, SQL, and Python.,Understand data flow between financial systems.,Familiarize with automation tools and APIs.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex financial process you automated.,How do you ensure data accuracy in systems?,Share an example of cross-functional collaboration.,How do you handle system troubleshooting and issue resolution?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for a Senior Systems Engineer, Financial Systems at Fivetran?
- The Senior Systems Engineer, Financial Systems at Fivetran will be responsible for configuring, maintaining, and optimizing NetSuite financial modules, supporting accounting processes, developing reports and workflows, ensuring data integrity and system controls, and identifying opportunities for automation within the ERP environment.
- What technical skills are most important for this Senior Systems Engineer role at Fivetran?
- Strong expertise in NetSuite (GL, ARM, AR, financial reporting, saved searches, workflows, configuration), SuiteScript, JavaScript, SQL, and Python are crucial. Familiarity with AI/ML tools, Celigo, Coupa, Avalara, Stripe, and data platforms like BigQuery are also highly valued.
- What is Fivetran's work model for the Senior Systems Engineer, Financial Systems position in Bangalore?
- This is a full-time position based in Bangalore. Fivetran operates on a hybrid work model, requiring two days in the office each week for in-person collaboration, with the flexibility of remote work for the remainder of the week.
- How much experience is required for the Senior Systems Engineer, Financial Systems role at Fivetran?
- Fivetran requires 6-8+ years of experience working with NetSuite or enterprise financial systems in an ERP or financial systems role for this Senior Systems Engineer position.
- What are the primary accounting processes this role at Fivetran supports?
- This role primarily supports the 'Record to Report' process and key aspects of 'Order to Cash' within NetSuite, ensuring efficient and accurate financial operations and reporting.