Senior Finance Systems Analyst

 

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

 

Job Description: 

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly capable Senior Finance Systems Analyst to join our dynamic Finance Systems Support team. The ideal candidate brings a strong ERP experience, demonstrated technical aptitude, and hands-on NetSuite configuration expertise, combined with a good understanding of accounting principles and Finance processes

This role focuses on owning and enhancing Finance processes through system configuration, process improvements, change support and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Location: Waterloo, ON

Responsibilities

• Design and implement NetSuite configuration changes to support Finance and revenue processes, including workflows approval routing, roles and permissions, custom fields, forms, and system preferences, in alignment with established standards and priorities.
• Collaborate with other BAS teams to ensure successful integration of NetSuite with other systems and applications.
• Partner with Accounting, Revenue, and Tax stakeholders to gather requirements, assess impacts, and recommend system solutions, escalating risks, trade-offs, and design considerations as needed.
• Support Finance processes within NetSuite, including billing, invoicing, revenue recognition and reporting by investigating and resolving system-related issues.
• Execute impact analysis, testing, and deployment activities for system changes, ensuring changes are well-tested and communicated prior to release.
• Translate accounting and finance requirements into NetSuite configuration and system behavior.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for system configurations, controls, and Finance-related process flows.
• Communicate system changes and impacts clearly to Finance users and stakeholders, supporting adoption and proper usage.
• Support audit and compliance activities by assisting with evidence preparation, walkthroughs, and remediation actions.
• Identify improvement opportunities related to automation, data quality, and process efficiency, and bring recommendations forward for review and prioritization.
• Participate in system upgrades and implementations of new modules or functionalities related to finance and accounting processes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Finance, Accounting, or business analysis roles within an ERP-enabled environment.
• Good understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, revenue processes, month-end / quarter-end close, order to cash and procure to pay.
• Demonstrated technical aptitude with the ability to design, assess, and implement Finance system solutions beyond day-to-day administration.
• Hands-on experience supporting ERP systems, including data structures, workflows, and integration methods. NetSuite experience preferred.
• Experience operating in a SOX-controlled or audited environment, with accountability for system controls, segregation of duties, and audit readiness.
• Ability to own outcomes for Finance system changes, including impact assessment, testing, and deployment with minimal disruption to close and reporting.
• Strong stakeholder partnership and communication skills
• CPA, CA, or equivalent accounting designation is considered an asset.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and take accountability for end-to-end delivery.

Career Growth

This is a senior individual contributor role with exposure to complex Finance processes, enterprise systems, and cross-functional stakeholders. Over time, scope may expand based on demonstrated capability, ownership, and leadership behaviors.

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

 

Compensation Hiring Base Salary Range:

$96,000.00 - $135,000.00

 

Please be advised that the compensation hiring range indicated herein is provided solely as a good-faith estimate of expected base compensation for the position. The actual compensation offered will be determined at the time of hire and is contingent upon multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, relevant experience, demonstrated skills, and results of assessments conducted during the hiring process.

 

Bonus:

The BlackBerry Variable Incentive Pay (VIP) program is an organization-wide bonus incentive program which aims to reward full-time eligible employees for their contribution to BlackBerry’s success. VIP payments are made in addition to base salary and factor in company’s performance as a way for employees to share in BlackBerry’s achievements.

 

Benefits:

The BlackBerry Employee Benefits programs offer a wide range of benefits that support your physical, financial and personal well-being. BlackBerry remains committed to offering affordable benefits including coverage for medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, retirement, employee share purchase program and paid-time-off to those that meet the eligibility requirements.

 

Disclosure of Position Status:

This is an active opening. We are seeking to fill this position immediately

  

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence:

We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants at any stage of our recruitment process. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by our hiring team.