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Key Responsibilities and Required Skills for NetSuite Implementation Consultant

💰 $90,000 - $150,000

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🎯 Role Definition

As a NetSuite Implementation Consultant you will lead and execute full-cycle NetSuite implementations and upgrades for mid-market to enterprise clients. You will gather and translate business requirements into scalable NetSuite configurations, design and build customizations using SuiteCloud technologies, manage data migration and integrations, drive testing and training, and provide go‑live and post‑implementation support. This role requires deep functional knowledge across NetSuite modules (Financials, OneWorld, Inventory, Order Management, SuiteCommerce, Advanced Revenue Management) combined with hands-on technical skills (SuiteScript, SuiteFlow, SuiteTalk, SuiteAnalytics) and proven client-facing consulting experience.

📈 Career Progression

Typical Career Path

Entry Point From:

  • Junior NetSuite Administrator / NetSuite Support Analyst
  • ERP Business Analyst or Finance Systems Analyst
  • Accountant or Financial Systems Specialist with ERP exposure

Advancement To:

  • Senior NetSuite Consultant / Lead Consultant
  • NetSuite Solution Architect / SuiteCloud Architect
  • Practice Lead or ERP Program Manager

Lateral Moves:

  • Integration Specialist (Celigo / Dell Boomi)
  • Project Manager (IT/ERP projects)
  • Business Process Consultant

Core Responsibilities

Primary Functions

  • Lead end-to-end NetSuite implementations, including discovery, requirements gathering, solution design, configuration, testing, cutover planning and post‑go‑live stabilization for finance, order-to-cash and procure-to-pay processes.
  • Facilitate workshops with finance, operations and IT stakeholders to document current-state processes, map to NetSuite OneWorld capabilities, and design future-state workflows that reduce manual effort and support multi‑subsidiary consolidation and intercompany eliminations.
  • Configure NetSuite core modules (Chart of Accounts, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bank Reconciliation, Fixed Assets) to align with GAAP/IFRS and client-specific accounting policies.
  • Architect and implement multi-subsidiary setups using NetSuite OneWorld including intercompany transactions, elimination rules, consolidation and multi-currency management.
  • Design and build customizations using SuiteScript 2.x, SuiteFlow, SuiteBuilder and custom records to meet business requirements while following SuiteCloud best practices and governance.
  • Build and optimize saved searches, SuiteAnalytics Workbooks, custom reports and financial dashboards to provide actionable KPIs and support month-end and regulatory reporting requirements.
  • Develop and execute data migration strategies including data profiling, mapping, cleansing, transformation, and loading using CSV imports, SuiteScript, and ETL tools; validate and reconcile legacy to NetSuite balances.
  • Plan and execute integrations between NetSuite and third-party systems (CRM, WMS, EDI, payroll, eCommerce) using SuiteTalk SOAP, RESTlets, SuiteScripts, and middleware platforms such as Celigo, Dell Boomi, Mulesoft or custom APIs.
  • Create and maintain detailed functional and technical design documents, configuration guides, test scripts and runbooks to ensure repeatable and auditable implementation processes.
  • Manage and prioritize project tasks, timelines, deliverables and client expectations as part of a formal project methodology (Agile/Scrum or Waterfall) and participate in sprint planning and status reporting.
  • Lead unit, system and user acceptance testing (UAT) cycles by creating test cases, coordinating tester assignments, capturing defects and driving remediation and retest activities to closure.
  • Configure security roles, permission levels and approval workflows to meet segregation-of-duty requirements while maintaining operational efficiency.
  • Implement Order Management, Billing and Revenue Recognition rules including Advanced Revenue Management or Revenue Recognition schedules to ensure ASC 606 / IFRS 15 compliance where applicable.
  • Configure inventory management processes in NetSuite, including item setup, costing methods, cycle counts, bin management, serialized inventory, and order fulfillment rules for accurate stock visibility.
  • Deliver end-user training and create role-based training materials, quick-reference guides and recorded sessions to drive adoption and reduce support load after go‑live.
  • Provide hypercare and post‑implementation support to quickly resolve issues, tune configurations, and implement operational improvements during the stabilization period.
  • Work closely with technical developers and architects to scope custom development, estimate effort, review code quality and ensure solutions are testable, maintainable and upgrade-safe.
  • Perform system performance tuning and identify opportunities to improve NetSuite script performance, saved search optimization and request governance to reduce governor limits impacts.
  • Advise on NetSuite licensing, module selection and configuration trade-offs to deliver cost-effective solutions that align with client roadmaps.
  • Support pre-sales activities by producing solution demonstrations, scoping statements, effort estimates and implementation timelines; act as a subject matter expert during RFP and evaluation processes.
  • Enforce change control, release management and environment promotion practices across Sandbox and Production accounts to maintain configuration integrity.
  • Continuously research NetSuite product updates, SuiteCloud platform enhancements and industry best practices to proactively recommend innovative improvements and maintain solution currency.

Secondary Functions

  • Support ad-hoc data requests and exploratory data analysis.
  • Contribute to the organization's data strategy and roadmap.
  • Collaborate with business units to translate data needs into engineering requirements.
  • Participate in sprint planning and agile ceremonies within the data engineering team.
  • Mentor junior consultants and administrators by providing coaching on NetSuite configurations, troubleshooting and best-practice development patterns.
  • Assist marketing and sales teams with NetSuite-related case studies, implementation success stories and content for thought leadership.

Required Skills & Competencies

Hard Skills (Technical)

  • Deep functional expertise in NetSuite implementation across Financials (GL, AR, AP), Order Management, Inventory, and OneWorld multi‑subsidiary setups.
  • Proficiency with SuiteScript 2.x (JavaScript) for customizing business logic, RESTlets and SuiteBundles.
  • Experience building workflows using SuiteFlow and configuring SuiteBuilder custom records, forms and fields.
  • Hands-on experience with NetSuite integration technologies: SuiteTalk SOAP API, RESTlets and Web Services.
  • Practical experience with integration/middleware platforms such as Celigo iPaaS, Dell Boomi, Mulesoft, or custom API integrations.
  • Strong skills in data migration tools and processes (CSV import, ETL, data mapping, reconciliation) and Excel/Google Sheets for data transformation.
  • Expert-level knowledge of Saved Searches, SuiteAnalytics Workbooks, custom reports and financial dashboards.
  • Understanding of accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS), revenue recognition (ASC 606 / IFRS 15) and financial processes in an ERP context.
  • Familiarity with SuiteCommerce, WMS or Advanced Inventory and Order Fulfillment flows is a plus.
  • Experience with NetSuite SuiteCloud Development Framework (SDF), SuiteBundler and release management practices.
  • Knowledge of security roles, permissions management, and governance to maintain Segregation of Duties (SoD) controls.
  • Basic understanding of web technologies, REST/SOAP APIs, JSON, XML and authentication patterns (OAuth).

Soft Skills

  • Excellent client-facing communication: run workshops, present solutions, and translate technical concepts to business stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and ability to debug complex issues.
  • Project management and time management: prioritize competing deadlines and drive projects to on-time delivery.
  • Collaborative team player who works with developers, finance teams and IT stakeholders to deliver integrated solutions.
  • Change management and training aptitude: design practical user adoption programs and training materials.
  • Adaptability to shifting priorities and ability to work in both hands-on technical and strategic advisory capacities.
  • Negotiation and stakeholder management with experience handling executive sponsors and cross-functional teams.

Education & Experience

Educational Background

Minimum Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or related field.

Preferred Education:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree plus NetSuite Administrator / SuiteCloud Developer certification or CPA.
  • Additional certifications in integration platforms (Celigo, Dell Boomi) or project management (PMP, SCRUM) are advantageous.

Relevant Fields of Study:

  • Accounting / Finance
  • Computer Science / Software Engineering
  • Management Information Systems / Business Analytics
  • Business Administration / Operations Management

Experience Requirements

Typical Experience Range: 3–7 years of NetSuite implementation, administration or ERP consulting experience.

Preferred: 5+ years of experience leading full‑cycle NetSuite implementations, demonstrated experience with SuiteScript customizations, OneWorld multi‑subsidiary deployments, complex integrations and successful go‑live support. Experience in industry verticals such as manufacturing, wholesale distribution, professional services or software/SaaS is a plus.

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