Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
Modern SaaS businesses increasingly differentiate through how reliably they can turn subscription activity into trusted financial data. This Business Systems Analyst III role sits at that intersection, owning NetSuite administration and the integrations that connect billing, procurement, payroll, and reporting—work that underpins clean Order-to-Cash and Record-to-Report flows in a global software context.
From a SaaS career perspective, the role builds durable systems expertise that travels well across subscription companies: ERP configuration, change control, audit readiness, and automation via workflows and integration platforms. It also offers a strong vantage point into how finance, accounting, and operational teams depend on shared data models—an increasingly important skill set as SaaS firms standardize revenue processes and improve data quality for decision-making.
This position is best suited to an experienced systems-minded analyst who enjoys translating accounting needs into scalable technical solutions and is comfortable being the primary internal partner for Finance. It will appeal to professionals who prefer structured problem-solving, documentation, and disciplined release management, while still collaborating across functions to reduce manual work and improve end-to-end reliability.
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Job Description
Alation is pioneering the next era of data intelligence — powered by AI agents and trusted data. Organizations around the world rely on Alation to drive self-service analytics, cloud transformation, data governance, and AI innovation. Our technology helps enterprises connect people and data to make faster, smarter, and more confident decisions. With more than $340M in funding – valued at over $1.7 billion and more than 650 customers, including 40% of the Fortune 100. As data becomes the foundation of every business, Alation is leading the way in helping organizations unlock their full potential. By bringing intelligence, automation, and trust to every interaction, we empower customers to scale data-driven innovation with confidence and speed. Joining Alation means being part of a winning team shaping the future of AI-powered data intelligence. We move fast, think big, and deliver results together. Job Description: About Alation Alation is pioneering the next era of AI-powered data intelligence, helping organizations drive self-service analytics, cloud transformation, data governance, and AI innovation. Our technology empowers enterprises to connect people and data so they can make faster, smarter, and more confident decisions. With more than $340M in funding, a valuation of over $1.7B, and 650+ customers — including 40% of the Fortune 100 — Alation is the trusted partner for data-driven organizations worldwide. As data becomes the foundation of every business, Alation is leading the way in unlocking enterprise potential through intelligence, automation, and trusted data. Joining Alation means being part of a winning team shaping the future of AI-powered data intelligence. We move fast, think big, and deliver results together. About the Role Alation is seeking an ambitious Financial Systems analyst with deep expertise in NetSuite administration and strong analytical/technical skills. Reporting directly to the Corporate Controller, this role is critical to supporting and scaling the company’s financial systems, especially NetSuite, across a global software organization. The ideal candidate is a critical thinker who understands ERP systems, accounting principles, and software industry practices. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions that support Alation’s operational and financial growth. What You’ll Be Doing NetSuite Administration & Optimization Serve as the primary NetSuite administrator. Configure NetSuite to meet evolving business requirements across GL, AP, AR, Revenue, Billing, Procurement, Payroll, and Financial Reporting. Build, test, and deploy system customizations including SuiteFlow, SuiteBuilder, saved searches, workflows, dashboards, KPIs, and custom objects. Maintain oversight of change management, release cycles, role-based access, and audit readiness. Identify and drive automation, scalability, and process-improvement opportunities within NetSuite. Financial Systems Integrations Administer, build, and maintain third-party integrations to NetSuite (e.g., billing systems, procurement tools, payroll, data warehouse). Work with integration platforms such as Workato (maintenance and development experience preferred). Support end-to-end processes across Order-to-Cash (O2C), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and Record-to-Report (R2R) cycles. Operational & Cross-Functional Support Act as the primary internal support contact for the Accounting and Finance teams. Troubleshoot issues, manage escalations, and document system configurations and process flows. Translate business requirements into technical designs and coordinate testing and deployment. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to improve financial systems, reporting, and data quality. What You Need Required Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field. 5+ years of Accounting/Finance or Financial Systems experience. 3+ years of hands-on NetSuite administration experience. Strong proficiency with SuiteFlow and SuiteBuilder. Experience with financial data structures, accounting processes, and ERP best practices. Experience supporting or developing system integrations; Workato experience strongly preferred. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Preferred Workato maintenance and/or development proficiency. Experience building or maintaining custom scripts or development within NetSuite. Software industry experience, especially in SaaS environments. Experience with ASC 606 and NetSuite ARM. NetSuite Administrator or SuiteFoundation certification. What Success Looks Like NetSuite is optimized, stable, and configured to support global growth. Integrations across the financial system landscape run reliably and accurately. Manual work is reduced through automation and scalable workflows. Accounting and Finance teams are empowered with efficient tools and high-quality data. #LI-JD1 Alation, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested. This company participates in E-Verify. Click on any of the links below to view or print the full poster. E-Verify and Right to Work. Our growth is creating great opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! So once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! Thanks for your interest in working on our team!! Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Our founders have come together from different backgrounds: business, engineering, and design. This unique mix from our founding team is important to the Alation culture story. Today, our team consists of creators and communicators with varied backgrounds - from Stanford, to the Indian Institute of Technology, big companies and one-person startups, the United States, and abroad. We continue to seek ever more diverse perspectives as we grow. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, name, religion, color, national origin, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Why Alation? Market-Leading Data Catalog Provider High-growth, collaborative environment with diverse and inclusive teams Continuous learning, enrichment and development opportunities Competitive pay and health offerings including commuter benefits Flexible time off to relax and recharge
