Senior Finance Systems Manager - NetSuite Leadership Role in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
This is a senior individual-contributor-meets-people-manager hybrid role at a high-growth, VC-backed dental tech startup. The explicit mention of "building" and "shaping" the Finance Systems function signals this is a greenfield leadership opportunity — ideal for someone who wants to leave a lasting organizational imprint rather than maintain an existing structure.
Compensation context: No salary is listed, but Senior Manager, Finance Systems roles at US tech startups typically range from $140,000–$185,000 base annually, often with equity. Dandy's VC backing and $400B market framing suggest competitive comp packages. Candidates should negotiate for equity given the early-stage scope-building nature of the role.
Skills this role develops:
- NetSuite architecture and SuiteScript — high-demand ERP skills in the mid-market space
- Procure-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash process ownership — transferable to CFO-adjacent roles
- Cross-functional leadership with Engineering and Accounting — builds a rare technical-finance bridge skillset
- Data visualization (Looker, Hex) — increasingly valued in modern finance ops
Green flags: Clear reporting structure (Head of Finance Systems), explicit growth path mentions, global expansion context, and a genuine scope-building mandate. The GDPR mention also signals international ambition.
Watch for: The 7+ years requirement combined with a "startup environment" framing may mean high workload expectations. Clarify team size, current NetSuite state, and whether the role is replacing someone or newly created.
Dandy is transforming the massive and antiquated dental industry—an industry worth over $400B. Backed by some of the world's leading venture capital firms, we're on an ambitious mission to simplify and modernize every function of the dental practice through technology. As we expand our reach globally, Dandy is building the operating system for dental offices around the world—empowering clinicians and their teams with technology, innovation, and world-class support to achieve more for their practices, their people, and their patients.
About the Role
Dandy is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Manager, Finance Systems to lead the strategy, implementation, and optimization of our core finance systems. The initial focus of this role will be on our NetSuite environment, with the scope expanding over time to encompass additional systems supporting the Procure-to-Pay, Order to Cash, and Record to Report processes. Reporting to the Head of Finance Systems, you will be a key leader in driving efficiency, automation, and scalability within our finance operations. You will be both hands-on with system configuration and process improvement, as well as effectively managing technical resources to deliver more complex technical solutions. This is a critical role for a functional and technically savvy individual who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment.
What You'll Do
Build & Shape the Finance Systems Function: You will be a key leader in defining the structure and setting the vision for a high-performing Finance Systems function. You will help define roles, responsibilities, and growth paths within the team as it expands.
Create Scalable Solutions: You'll define, build, and optimize the processes, methodologies, and tools that will shape how we utilize NetSuite and other Finance systems across the organization. This includes setting standards for system configuration, data management, integrations, and reporting.
Implement Best Practices: Establish and enforce best practices for system configuration, data integrity, user management, security, testing, and deployment across all finance systems. You'll ensure that all finance systems are built with rigor and are scalable and maintainable in the long term.
Manage Technical Resources: Effectively manage and guide technical resources (internal or external) responsible for delivering NetSuite SuiteScript development, API integrations, and other technical requirements for finance systems.
Foster a Data-Driven Culture within Finance: Advocate for the use of data-driven insights within the Finance organization, leveraging system capabilities for reporting and analysis. Ensure that the Finance team has the data they need to drive accurate reporting, insightful analysis, and efficient decision-making.
What We're Looking For
Leadership Experience: 4+ years of experience managing or leading projects within finance systems, with a proven track record of delivering successful outcomes in a fast-paced, growth environment.
Proven Functional & Process Expertise: 7+ years of experience working with core finance systems, with deep functional and process knowledge across areas such as General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Order Management, and Procurement.
Hands-on NetSuite Experience: Significant hands-on experience with NetSuite configuration, administration, and ideally a working understanding of SuiteScript and integrations.
Technical Aptitude: A strong understanding of system integrations, data flows, and the ability to translate functional requirements into technical specifications. Comfortable working with technical resources.
Experience Building & Scaling Systems: Experience in implementing new finance systems or significantly scaling existing ones to support growing business needs.
Strategic Thinking & Execution: Able to define a long-term vision for finance systems while also implementing the tactical changes needed to make that vision a reality, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on involvement.
Collaborative Leadership: A strong communicator and collaborator, capable of working with cross-functional teams including Accounting, Engineering, and Operations stakeholders. Able to break down complex system issues into simple, actionable insights for non-technical teams.
Process-Oriented & Detail-Oriented: Experienced at designing and implementing processes that drive rigor, consistency, and efficiency across finance workflows, thriving in environments where systems are optimized for high performance and scalability.
Bonus Points For
Experience working in mid-sized high-growth companies.
NetSuite Administrator certification.
Experience working for a manufacturing company.
Experience with other finance systems relevant to Procure-to-Pay, Order to Cash, and Record to Report processes.
Experience managing both internal and external technical resources.
Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Looker, Hex).
For full-time positions, Dandy offers a wide range of best-in-class, comprehensive, and inclusive benefits tailored to each country where we operate. Our local benefits packages typically include healthcare, dental, mental health support, parental planning resources, retirement savings options, and generous paid time off—ensuring our team members are supported no matter where they live and work.
Dandy is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture that celebrates authenticity to win as one. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
Dandy also fully complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We are dedicated to embracing challenges and creating an accessible, inclusive workplace for all individuals. If you require any accommodations for your interview or have any questions beforehand, rest assured that we will do everything we can to meet your needs. Visit Dandy Careers for more!
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