NetSuite Specialist

Donna Cona Inc. is currently seeking a Net Suite Specialist for one of our key clients. Our client has transitioned to a unified Net Suite environment, marking a significant step toward standardization, financial governance, and enterprise-wide integration. The Net Suite Specialist will lead the next phase of this transformation, stabilizing the environment, improving financial consistency, advancing data governance, and supporting culturally aligned modernization across all entities.

The Net Suite Specialist is responsible for strategic ownership, administration, and continuous improvement of Net Suite across a multi‑entity structure. This role ensures all entities operate under a unified financial framework with standardized processes, strong controls, reliable reporting, and culturally informed change leadership. This position bridges finance, operations, and IT. The Net Suite Specialist leads system governance, post‑implementation optimization, FO/BO financial process alignment, integration management, user training, and financial policy development.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or related field;
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working with ERP systems, preferably with Net Suite One World;
• Strong financial accounting knowledge includes month‑end close, consolidations, intercompany, and project costing;
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  • Expertise with Net Suite configuration and customization, including workflows, saved searches, dashboards, custom records, roles, and permissions;
  • Strong understanding of One World multi‑sub‑sidiary architecture, including intercompany transactions and eliminations;
  • Experience integrating Net Suite with Workday, SharePoint, and other enterprise systems;
  • Familiarity with Suite Flow, Suite Builder, Suite Analytics, and data import/export processes (CSV, REST/SOAP, middleware);
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve system issues independently and in collaboration with external partners or vendors;
  • Financial Data & Accounting Configuration (Critical);
  • Proven experience mapping financial data to Chart of Accounts, including:
    • GL account structure design;
    • Subsidiary, department, class, and location segmentation; and
    • Alignment between source systems and Net Suite GL.
  • Strong understanding of Net Suite financial modules, including:
    • Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable;
    • General Ledger and period close processes; and
    • Expense management and vendor bill processing.
  • Hands‑on experience configuring and supporting tax (GST/VAT) calculations, including:
    • GST treatment on expenses, vendor bills, and reimbursements; and
    • Tax codes, tax schedules, and tax reporting.
  • Experience working with Net Suite Projects module, including:
    • Project setup, cost tracking, and revenue allocation; and
    • Linking projects to expenses, time entries, and vendor bills.
  • Leadership and
    
    Soft Skills:
    • Proven ability to lead change within complex, multi‑entity environments;
    • Strong communication skills to translate technical concepts into user‑friendly guidance;
    • Experience training and supporting users with varying levels of system proficiency;
    • Ability to collaborate across teams while promoting cultural humility and respect for Indigenous values; and
    • High attention to detail, analytical capability, and strong organizational skills.
  • Working Conditions and Confidentiality:
    • Based in Vancouver, BC;
    • Regular in‑office presence required for training, workshops, and process‑alignment meetings;
    • Travel to community offices, entity sites, or regional locations may be required; and
    • Must adhere to strict confidentiality protocols, internal financial data, and sensitive operational information.
• Key Responsibilities include:
  • Financial Process Governance and Standardization:
    • Lead standardization across all entities, replacing legacy Sage 50 workflows with consistent Net Suite processes;
    • Develop and maintain SOPs, financial policies, workflow documentation, and accounting standards;
    • Ensure consistent processing for AP, AR, GL, project accounting, purchasing, grants management, and time/expense management;
    • Oversee configuration of Net Suite subsidiaries, intercompany…