Principal NetSuite Functional Consultant – Professional Services

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead the comprehensive implementation of NetSuite ERP from initial discovery and process mapping to configuration, testing, training, cutover, go-live, and post-launch stabilization.

• Take ownership of functional architecture and the delivery of multiple simultaneous client projects.

• Facilitate discussions with executives and stakeholders regarding requirements, project progress, risks, priorities, scope, and solution recommendations.

• Analyze business processes and design scalable NetSuite solutions utilizing native functionality and configuration when possible.

• Provide functional leadership across various areas including financials, order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, inventory, manufacturing, distribution, multi-entity operations, and reporting.

• Act as a subject matter expert within one or more NetSuite modules, business processes, or industry sectors.

• Convert complex requirements into functional designs and specifications for technical consultants, developers, and integration partners.

• Lead client workshops, solution demonstrations, user acceptance testing, end-user training, and knowledge transfer sessions.

• Oversee data migration planning, validation, reconciliation, and readiness for cutover.

• Monitor project scope, engagement profitability, deliverables, risks, and client expectations in conjunction with project leadership.

• Evaluate other consultants' configurations and deliverables for quality, scalability, and alignment with established requirements.

• Mentor Senior Consultants, Consultants, and other team members.

• Provide support for complex managed services and post-go-live issues necessitating advanced functional analysis.

• Contribute to sales engineering, project scoping, demonstrations, and business development initiatives.

• Achieve billable-hour and utilization targets while upholding client service and delivery quality standards.

• Report to the NetSuite Practice Manager and offer project leadership and mentorship to delivery team members.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of eight years of experience in ERP consulting, business-process analysis, solution design, or a closely related field.

• Direct and hands-on experience in NetSuite functional consulting and configuration.

• Approximately 7–10 or more full-cycle NetSuite implementations, assuming significant responsibility as the functional lead.

• Proven experience managing multiple client projects or functional workstreams simultaneously.

• In-depth understanding of NetSuite financial and operational processes, including order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, record-to-report, and inventory management.

• Proficient in configuring workflows, saved searches, reports, dashboards, forms, roles, permissions, custom fields, and other native NetSuite functionalities.

• Skilled in requirements gathering, process mapping, preparing functional designs, leading testing, providing training, and supporting go-live activities.

• Excellent client-facing communication abilities, including advising executives and addressing requests that may lead to unnecessary costs, complexity, or risks.

• Experience in managing project scope, identifying risks, and contributing to successful, profitable engagements.

• Background in coaching, mentoring, or reviewing the work of other consultants.

• Comfortable working within billable-hour and utilization expectations.

• Willingness to travel up to 25%, primarily within Eastern and Central U.S. time zones, including flights and overnight stays.

• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

• Preferred: Advanced expertise in NetSuite manufacturing, wholesale distribution, inventory, supply chain, or multi-entity financial management.

• Preferred: Experience with Work Orders and Assemblies, WIP and Routing, OneWorld, Advanced Revenue Management, SuiteFlow, or related functionalities.

• Preferred: Experience with a NetSuite solution provider, ERP consulting firm, or professional services organization.

• Preferred: NetSuite certifications.

• Preferred: Experience contributing to project scoping, statements of work, solution demonstrations, or sales engineering.

• Preferred: Familiarity with collaborating alongside SuiteScript developers and integration specialists.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical and dental plans with employer-paid options for employees only.

• Voluntary vision insurance coverage.

• Employer-funded $50,000 life and AD&D insurance.

• Employer-covered short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• 3% non-elective employer contribution to the 401(k) retirement plan.

• Discretionary paid time off.

• $1,250 employee travel benefit after six months of employment, available once per calendar year.

• Eligibility for gross profit-share bonus after one year of employment.

• Fully remote work position.