NetSuite Architect

The NetSuite Architect serves as the enterprises primary technical authority for the design integration and optimization of CFA Institutes NetSuite ecosystem. This role defines application architecture ensures platform scalability and stability and leads solution design for financial operational and enterprise workflows. It requires deep technical knowledge combined with strong analytical architectural and business process skills in order to design complex application solutions perform systems integration conduct gap and requirements analyses and maintain enterprise architectures.

The position may be based in eligible jurisdictions in the United States and reports to the NetSuite Platform Owner.

What Youll Do

• Own the conceptual logical and technical architecture for NetSuite and related integrations ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards.

• Maintain and evolve architecture artifacts including future-state roadmaps data flows integration patterns and governance standards.

• Define enterprise-wide solution scope for NetSuite enhancements ensuring compliance with best practices and organizational objectives.

• Design end-to-end solutions for complex application and data problems spanning financials revenue management procurement CRM integrations and reporting.

• Provide hands-on ownership of the design of application customizations scripting frameworks workflow automation and modular configuration approaches.

• Lead evaluation of technical developments and recommend improvements to enhance application quality performance and scalability.

• Conduct and document as is and to be processes to inform solution strategy and implementation pathways.

What Were Looking For

• Bachelors degree in Information Systems Computer Science Engineering or equivalent experience.

• 3 years in architecture or advanced ERP roles.

• Applied experience designing and implementing NetSuite solutions at enterprise scale.

• Mastery of ERP architecture NetSuite SuiteCloud development integration frameworks (REST SOAP middleware) and cloud ecosystem patterns.

• Ability to translate user needs into clear structured requirements and technical specifications.

• Expertise in process modeling change strategy and enterprise readiness assessment.

• Skilled in interpreting data trends to support decision-making and solution optimization.

• Knowledge of access controls data lifecycle management and ERP security principles.

• Skilled in build-vs-buy evaluation risk analysis and ROI articulation.

• Demonstrated ability to provide technical guidance to non-technical colleagues or cross-functional teams.

At CFA Institute we are committed to transparency and equity in our hiring compliance with wage transparency laws in many of the jurisdictions in which we recruit we provide the following information regarding compensation for this position: Expected salary range: $115000 - $180000 per year. All salary ranges are subject to adjustment based on experience education and other factors relevant to the position. Additional benefits include eligibility for an annual incentive bonus a 12% employer contribution to a 401(k) or pension plan and a comprehensive medical benefits package.

About CFA Institute

CFA Institute are the global leader in investment excellence and ethics. With nearly 200000 charterholders across 160 markets we drive professional growth ethical behavior and better markets. We care about our employees well-being offering industry-leading benefits like:

• Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family

• Generous leave and time off

• Competitive retirement plans

• Flexible work options

• Wellness education and support programs

If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career we encourage you to click Apply and complete our three-minute application.

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