What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Systems Owner position at Western States Lodging & Management?
Are you a finance systems expert who thrives at the intersection of Finance, Technology, and Process Improvement? We're seeking a Financial Systems Owner to lead and optimize our financial systems environment, with a primary focus on ERP implementation, administration, and continuous improvement.
In this role, you'll serve as the bridge between Finance and IT-ensuring data integrity, system efficiency, compliance, and user adoption across the organization.
Compensation and Benefits: $90-110k annually depending on experience our full benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, HSA, and 401k.
What You'll Do
ERP Implementation & Ownership
- Lead and project manage the implementation of NetSuite ERP and related financial applications
- Partner with subject matter experts to align business processes with system capabilities
- Manage third-party implementation partners and vendors
Financial Systems Administration & Support
- Serve as the primary administrator for financial systems and reporting tools
- Configure, test, and optimize system settings to support security, compliance, and performance
- Manage user access, permissions, and audit controls
- Coordinate upgrades, patches, and system integrations with IT
- Maintain accurate property, vendor, and general ledger master data
- Troubleshoot system issues and partner with internal teams and external vendors for resolution
- Support month-end close by validating data and ensuring reporting accuracy
Process Improvement & Governance
- Identify automation opportunities and drive process improvements across Finance
- Maintain system governance documentation, workflows, and access policies
- Support audits and ensure adherence to internal controls and compliance standards
- Collaborate with Finance leadership on continuous improvement initiatives
Training & Change Management
- Develop and deliver system training for end users
- Maintain training guides and onboarding materials
- Partner with HR and IT to support seamless onboarding and offboarding
- Act as a subject matter expert for system functionality, reporting, and best practices
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field
- 3-5 years of experience in financial systems administration, financial analysis, or similar roles
- Strong understanding of financial statements, GAAP, and cost structures
- Advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, modeling)
- Experience with Power BI (data models, DAX, dashboards)
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Preferred Experience
- Hands-on experience with NetSuite ERP or comparable ERP platforms
- Experience with SQL or other query languages
- ERP implementation or major system upgrade experience
Why This Role Matters
- Improve the accuracy and reliability of financial data and reporting
- Drive automation and efficiency across finance processes
- Increase system adoption and user proficiency company-wide
- Strengthen compliance and internal control frameworks
If you enjoy owning systems, improving processes, and enabling smarter financial decisions through technology, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today on Indeed.
Salary : $90,000 - $110,000