Staff Engineer - Business Systems

MongoDB•New York, NY

5d•$137,000 - $270,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Staff NetSuite Engineer with deep expertise in Order-to-Cash(O2C) & Record-to-Report (R2R) processes and accounting best practices. This role will serve as the technical and functional bridge between Finance and Technology, driving automation, process optimization, and scalability within our NetSuite environment. The successful candidate will lead the design, enhancement, and support of accounting systems that power our General Ledger (GL), Record-to-Report (R2R), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), including credit card process, Tax, and Treasury operations. As a senior member of the Finance Technology team, you will design and implement solutions that streamline accounting workflows, ensure compliance, and enhance financial reporting accuracy. We are looking to speak to candidates who are based in New York City, NY for our hybrid working model.

Requirements

10+ years of NetSuite development/engineering experience with a focus on General Ledger and accounting modules
Strong knowledge of OTC and R2R processes including journal entries, close cycle, reconciliations, consolidations, and intercompany accounting
Proficiency in SuiteScript 1.0/2.0, SuiteFlow, SuiteTalk, REST APIs, and NetSuite integration patterns
Demonstrated experience implementing system-enforced financial controls and supporting SOX compliance
Solid understanding of US GAAP and accounting workflows
Experience with role-based security design, segregation of duties, and audit requirements

Nice To Haves

Experience with global accounting operations (multi-entity, multi-currency, consolidations)
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Familiarity with modern finance data stacks and BI/reporting tools
Prior experience in a high-growth, SaaS or technology company
Exposure to AI/automation in Finance (e.g., reconciliations, anomaly detection)

Responsibilities

Lead the design, configuration, and customization of NetSuite to support R2R and accounting processes (GL, journals, allocations, consolidations, fixed assets, intercompany eliminations)
Architect scalable NetSuite solutions that integrate seamlessly with upstream and downstream systems (e.g., procurement, billing, expense management, data lake)
Develop and maintain SuiteScript, SuiteFlow, SuiteTalk (Web Services), and RESTlets to support automation and integrations
Partner with Finance, Accounting, and Audit teams to translate accounting policies into system-enforced controls within NetSuite
Act as the primary point of contact for Finance teams including Accounting, Tax, Treasury and RevOps
Ensure compliance with SOX, GAAP, and audit requirements through configuration of role-based security, approvals, reconciliations, and audit trails
Optimize financial close processes (journals, reconciliations, accruals, consolidations) to reduce close cycle time
Build and enhance reporting frameworks (saved searches, financial reports, dashboards) to support accurate and timely financial reporting
Support compliance and audit requirements through appropriate controls and documentation
Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for NetSuite R2R and OTC processes, guiding engineers, administrators, and analysts
Serve as the primary technical advisor for business stakeholders
Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions with clear documentation
Establish engineering best practices in NetSuite development, including coding standards, testing, version control, and deployment
Drive system performance, scalability, and reliability improvements
Mentor junior engineers and provide architectural oversight for NetSuite-related initiatives
Oversee integrations with external systems (e.g., payroll, banking, consolidation tools, CRM platforms like Salesforce, Coupa, Concur)
Partner with Data Engineering teams to ensure accurate data flow into finance data lake/warehouse for analytics and compliance reporting
Support data governance, master data management (chart of accounts, dimensions, entity hierarchy) in alignment with accounting standards