Director, Enterprise Applications (ERP & Finance Systems)

About the Role

As a Director, Enterprise Applications (ERP and Finance Systems), you will act as the IT system owner for ERP and other financial and procurement systems. You will work closely with finance stakeholders to build out the future state ecosystem and be responsible for implementing new systems, enhancing and integrating current systems including NetSuite, and managing operations for those systems in alignment with SOX compliance requirements.

Let’s talk about some o the key responsibilities of the role:

• Serve as a trusted strategic partner to finance, accounting and procurement teams and all related areas to identify, advise, recommend and implement technology solutions to enable new business capabilities
• Lead and implement new system capabilities to scale and automate finance, accounting and procurement functions.
• Lead and manage the IT roadmap for finance, accounting and procurement functions and manage and monitor IT budgets for these business functions.
• Identify, assess and onboard new vendors for specialized projects or support needs.
• Develop, manage and enhance system management processes and controls to ensure efficient operations and compliance with SOX and any other applicable regulations
• Work cross-functionally across functions including legal, compliance and HR to ensure all business stakeholders are aligned with any new systems capabilities and any impacts or considerations from their perspective.
• Act as a system administrator for NetSuite to manage role-based user access, provide system support and design and implement new capabilities utilizing NetSuite native functionalities, custom workflows and partner systems.
• Review and understand current business processes and bring best practices, and guide finance stakeholders on leveraging NetSuite functionalities to streamline business processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Manage external consultants and managed services vendors for specific projects or ongoing support.
• Provide responsive system support to end users for timely resolution of all issues both directly and through effective management of vendor partners
• Provide training and support to end users across departments and ensure strong organizational change management for all new projects and capabilities
• Create and maintain clear documentation of system configurations, processes and customizations
• Ensure compliance with internal control, data privacy standards and industry regulations
• As a people leader, hire, train and mentor new team members to support finance, accounting and procurement systems.

Factors for Success:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business, Finance or related field with 15+ years of relevant experience in architecting and implementing ERP and other finance, procurement and related systems.
• Strong working knowledge of System Development Life Cycle and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills with the ability to effectively interact with business stakeholders and associates at all levels of management and to effectively communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders and build strong relationships with cross functional business stakeholders
• Strong understanding or finance, accounting and procurement business processes and systems and interlinkages to other areas.
• Experience in application integration methodologies for seamless end to end integration and automation.
• Ability to lead and deliver projects and programs across people, process and technology aspects.
• Strong understanding of ERP concepts and business processes, with specific expertise in NetSuite modules such as Financials, Procurement, Inventory Management, and manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite ERP administration in a SOX regulated organization, good experience working with internal and external auditors on SOX audits and IT General controls related to NetSuite
• A user and service focused mindset to be able to serve the needs of stakeholders and end users with urgency and excellence.
• Excellent vendor management skills. Proven experience with managing external global third-party Managed Services Providers and software vendors.
• Experience in Financial Planning solutions such as Adaptive will be a plus
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• People management experience to hire, lead and manage a team of IT business systems analysts and managers

A Few Other Details Worth Mentioning:

• The position will be based in our beautiful Irvine office, complete with a courtyard, snacks, drinks, and occasional catered meals. We provide a hybrid work environment
• Remote will be considered for exceptional candidates, but some travel to corporate office may be required
• We are passionate about our culture! Our Tarsans live our values of commitment to patients, empowerment to champion innovation, and teamwork to amplify impact!
• This position reports to Sr Dir, Enterprise Applications

At Tarsus, we understand the importance of attracting and retaining top talent. The expected base pay range for this position is $203,200 - $284,600 plus bonus, stock equity, and comprehensive benefits. The base pay range reflects the target range for this position, but individual pay will be determined by additional factors such as job-related skills, experience and relevant education or training. Our benefits include health, dental and vision insurance benefits to ensure your well-being. We believe in work-life balance and offer generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days. For more details regarding Tarsus benefits, please visit: https://eb.alliant.com/26tarsusbenefitssnapshot.

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