Opportunity

Senior Finance Systems Manager - NetSuite ERP Career in Columbus

Location Columbus
Company Dandy
Source jobicy
Posted 2026-11-02 16:01:04

Career & Market Insight

Career Growth Potential: This is a high-impact senior individual-contributor-meets-manager role at a well-funded, high-growth dental tech startup. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance Systems, you'll have visible influence on company-wide financial infrastructure—ideal for someone eyeing a VP of Finance Systems or CFO-adjacent technology leadership path.

Skills You'll Develop:

  • Deep NetSuite administration, SuiteScript, and ERP architecture expertise—skills in high demand across SaaS and manufacturing sectors.
  • Cross-functional leadership: bridging Finance, Engineering, and Operations is a rare and marketable competency.
  • System scalability and integration design (API/data flows)—transferable to any ERP modernization project.
  • Data visualization tooling (Looker, Hex) for finance analytics.

Compensation & Market Context: No salary is disclosed, but Senior Manager, Finance Systems roles at VC-backed US/Canadian startups typically range from CAD $130,000–$175,000 (or USD $110,000–$155,000). Dandy's $400B market positioning and VC backing suggest competitive compensation with potential equity upside.

Green Flags: Clear scope for building a team from the ground up; Dandy explicitly values data-driven culture and long-term scalability. GDPR compliance mention signals international operational maturity.

Watch Points: The role is described as "fast-paced, dynamic startup environment"—a signal of potential ambiguity and shifting priorities. The breadth of scope (NetSuite + Procure-to-Pay + OTC + R2R) could mean high workload in the early stages. Confirm team size and resource allocation before accepting.

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. Comfortable 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—to ensure alignment and drive impactful finance systems initiatives.

  • Process-Oriented & Detail-Oriented: Experienced at designing and implementing processes that drive rigor, consistency, and efficiency across finance workflows.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Senior Manager, Finance Systems role at Dandy fully remote?
The posting does not explicitly state remote or hybrid status, but Dandy notes it supports employees "no matter where they live and work." The role appears open to candidates across Canada—confirm the remote policy directly with the hiring team.
What finance systems experience is required for this role?
Candidates need 7+ years with core finance systems (GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Order Management, Procurement) and significant hands-on NetSuite configuration and administration experience. A working understanding of SuiteScript and API integrations is highly valued.
What is the salary range for this position at Dandy?
No salary range is publicly disclosed in this posting. For context, comparable senior finance systems manager roles at VC-backed startups in Canada typically range from CAD $130,000 to $175,000 annually, depending on experience and location.
What benefits does Dandy offer for this full-time role?
Dandy offers healthcare, dental, mental health support, parental planning resources, retirement savings options, and generous paid time off, tailored to the country where the employee works.
Is a NetSuite certification required to apply?
A NetSuite Administrator certification is listed as a "bonus point" rather than a hard requirement—hands-on NetSuite experience and functional finance knowledge are the primary qualifications sought.
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