Own and provide strategic oversight and support for enterprise G&A business systems, with primary responsibility for NetSuite ERP and Paylocity HRIS/Payroll.
Partner with Finance, Accounting, FP&A, HR, Legal, Procurement, and Corporate Operations to ensure systems effectively support business processes and reporting needs.
Serve as the subject matter expert for NetSuite, Paylocity and Gatekeeper Contract Lifecycle Management configuration, integrations, master data, roles and permissions, reporting, and system controls.
Lead system implementations, upgrades, enhancements, and optimization initiatives for G&A platforms.
Manage relationships with system vendors and implementation/support partners, ensuring service quality and compliance alignment.
Own and drive SOX compliance for G&A systems, including IT General Controls (ITGCs) for NetSuite, Paylocity, and related applications.
Design, document, and maintain controls related to user access, segregation of duties, change management, and system operations.
Partner closely with Finance, Internal Audit, IT, and external auditors to support SOX audits, walkthroughs, testing, and remediation.
Proactively identify control gaps or risks and lead remediation efforts to strengthen the company’s SOX control environment.
Act as a key liaison between IT and G&A stakeholders to translate business requirements into compliant, scalable system solutions.
Provide guidance and training to system users on proper system usage, control awareness, and audit-ready practices.
Communicate system risks, compliance posture, and improvement opportunities to senior leadership.
Drive ongoing optimization of NetSuite, Paylocity, Gatekeeper, and related G&A systems to improve efficiency, data quality, and user experience.
Stay current on evolving SOX requirements, public company best practices, and emerging trends in ERP and HRIS platforms.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred in Information Systems, Business, Accounting, or a related field.
8+ years of progressive experience in business systems, enterprise applications, or IT compliance, preferably within biotech, life sciences, or similarly regulated industries.
Hands-on experience administering and supporting NetSuite ERP in a SOX-compliant environment.
Experience supporting Paylocity HRIS/Payroll, including access controls and integrations.
Demonstrated experience supporting G&A business systems across Finance, Accounting, FP&A, HR, Legal, and Procurement.
Strong, direct experience with SOX compliance, including ITGC design, documentation, audit support, and remediation.
Proven partnership with Finance and Internal Audit teams in a SOX-regulated organization.

Benefits

annual bonus
stock-based long-term incentives
medical, dental, and vision benefits
retirement
wellness stipend
flexible time off

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

NetSuite ERPPaylocity HRISGatekeeper Contract Lifecycle ManagementIT General Controls (ITGCs)SOX compliancesystem implementationsdata qualityuser access controlschange managementaudit support

Soft Skills

strategic oversightcommunicationrelationship managementproblem-solvingtrainingcollaborationrisk identificationguidanceleadershiporganizational skills