Senior Systems Engineer, Financial Systems

Fivetran Fivetran · Data AI · Bangalore, India · Systems Engineering Department

This role supports and evolves NetSuite accounting systems for Fivetran's core financial operations, focusing on scalable, accurate, and efficient financial processes. The Senior Systems Engineer will partner with Accounting, Finance, and Engineering teams to maintain and improve NetSuite configurations, financial reporting, and close processes, while driving automation and operational improvements. The role requires strong expertise in NetSuite and accounting processes, with bonus points for experience with AI-driven finance automation.

What you'd actually do

  1. Configure, maintain, and optimize NetSuite financial modules including GL, AR, ARM, and financial reporting.
  2. Partner with Accounting and Finance stakeholders to support Record to Report and financial close processes within NetSuite.
  3. Develop and maintain workflows, saved searches, reports, and dashboards to support financial operations and reporting needs.
  4. Support month-end and quarter-end close processes by ensuring accurate system configuration and reliable financial data.
  5. Maintain strong system controls, audit readiness, and documentation of system configurations and financial processes.

Skills

Required

  • 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.

Nice to have

  • 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.

What the JD emphasized

  • 6-8+ years of experience working with NetSuite or enterprise financial systems in an ERP or financial systems role.