Finance Transformation Manager (NetSuite)
About The Position
RSM is seeking an experienced manager to lead finance transformation projects within its Finance as a Service (FaaS) outsourced accounting practice. The role leads and develops a team of consultants, oversees multiple concurrent client implementations, and contributes to practice growth. The manager guides clients through finance-function modernization, including process redesign and NetSuite implementation, through go-live and transition to the ongoing FaaS accounting team. The position supports the FaaS practice nationally. Candidates may be based in any RSM office, with a preference for Philadelphia, New York City, or Boston. The role combines accounting and NetSuite expertise with project and people leadership. It requires an agile, adaptable approach to changing priorities across multiple projects and workstreams. RSM describes most roles as following a hybrid workstyle, with team members aligned to an office and meeting in person when it supports clients, teams, development, or relationship-building; work arrangements may vary based on role requirements, team priorities, and client needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, MIS, or Information Systems.
- 5–7+ years of experience with Oracle NetSuite, including leading multiple end-to-end NetSuite implementation projects.
- 3+ years of experience managing and developing teams of consultants or project staff.
- Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, workstreams, and priorities while meeting timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Expertise in finance process analysis and redesign.
- Experience in an agile, fast-paced environment and ability to adapt to changing priorities and competing demands.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and client relationship skills, including the ability to engage stakeholders up to the CFO level.
- Strong technology skills, including expertise using AI, strong Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to learn new software applications quickly.
Nice To Haves
- CPA and/or NetSuite certifications.
- Experience with BILL, Ramp, and/or BlackLine.
- Experience supporting business development, including proposals, scoping, and client pursuits.
- Experience in a public accounting firm, consulting firm, or other professional services environment.
- Prior accounting experience and knowledge of GAAP.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end finance transformation engagements, including NetSuite implementations and deployment of the FaaS technology stack, from planning and design through go-live and transition.
- Oversee concurrent projects and workstreams, managing scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and client expectations.
- Facilitate client design sessions to analyze requirements and redesign processes in line with FaaS best practices, including chart of accounts redesign, procure to pay, order to cash, and record to report.
- Own solution design and completion of deliverables such as functional specifications, configurations, integrations, data migration, and testing.
- Use an agile, iterative delivery approach and adjust plans and priorities as client needs evolve.
- Serve as the primary contact for client stakeholders and communicate status, issues, and decisions clearly.
- Lead client-facing and internal training on NetSuite and related systems.
- Lead, coach, and mentor consultants; assign work, review deliverables, and provide timely feedback.
- Support recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and team members’ career development.
- Foster a collaborative, accountable, high-performing team culture.
- Participate in business development, including scoping, proposal development, estimates, and client presentations.
- Identify opportunities to expand services with new and existing clients and collaborate with other RSM lines of business.
- Define, document, and improve repeatable methodologies, tools, templates, and accelerators for scalable delivery.
- Champion innovation, including AI and automation to improve client onboarding and delivery efficiency.
- Contribute to thought leadership, quality control reviews, and technology and process optimization for existing clients.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits and compensation package.
- Eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
