Senior NetSuite Implementation & Systems Lead

About the role

Fairstead, a real estate firm focused on affordable housing, is looking for a Senior NetSuite Implementation & Systems Lead to own the strategy, deployment, customization and continuous optimization of Oracle NetSuite across its finance, project accounting and real estate functions. This is a senior hands-on leadership role for a seasoned professional with deep ERP expertise and a clear understanding of complex real estate workflows.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the internal NetSuite program owner, setting the long-term ERP roadmap and governance framework.
• Lead end-to-end NetSuite implementations, including scoping, solution design, configuration, UAT and go-live, with accountability for timeline, budget and outcomes.
• Configure core modules such as General Ledger, AP/AR, Fixed Assets, Project Accounting and Multi-Book Accounting for real estate development workflows.
• Build custom records, fields, saved searches, KPI scorecards and executive dashboards.
• Design workflows and automations for construction draw requests, job cost tracking, lender compliance reporting and vendor payment approvals.
• Implement job costing and project accounting frameworks across pre-development, construction, lease-up and stabilized phases.
• Design intercompany transaction workflows and consolidation structures for complex entity hierarchies, in line with GAAP and investor reporting.
• Own integrations with platforms such as Yardi, RealPage, Procore, lender portals, title and escrow systems, payroll providers and document management platforms.
• Lead data migrations, set data governance policies and establish data quality standards.
• Run change management and training programs and oversee external implementation partners.
• Partner with CFO, Controller and senior leadership on ERP capabilities and roadmap prioritization.

Required profile

• 8+ years of hands-on NetSuite implementation and administration, including multiple full-cycle deployments in real estate, construction or asset-intensive industries.
• Demonstrated experience leading ERP programs at a senior or principal level, including managing external partners.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems or a related field.

Required skills

• NetSuite Administrator and/or ERP Consultant certification required; SuiteFoundation or SuiteCloud Developer certification strongly preferred.
• Multi-subsidiary, multi-currency, multi-book and intercompany NetSuite environments.
• Proven track record integrating NetSuite with Yardi, Procore, RealPage or equivalent.