Charter Schools USA · 2 hours ago
ERP Solution Architect
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expCharter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest education management companies in the United States, serving over 82,000 students across 150 schools. The ERP Solution Architect will oversee the design, architecture, and optimization of financial ERP systems, ensuring they meet operational and strategic needs.
Primary/Secondary Education
Responsibilities
Provide enterprise-level architectural leadership for NetSuite Financials First (Corporate + Schools), NetSuite Planning & Budgeting, and related financial systems--defining roadmaps, standards, and long-term strategy
Design scalable, efficient, and secure financial system architectures that support multi-company, multi-state operations
Ensure seamless integration of financial workflows (AP, AR, GL, fixed assets, budgeting, forecasting, revenue, and reporting)
Lead evaluation and implementation of new modules, configurations, advanced capabilities, and automation opportunities
Architect and oversee integrations between ERP and connected platforms, including Celigo, MySchoolBucks, RAS/ABC, GHG modules, and LINQ (NC)
Oversee system configuration, customization, and data governance to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance
Maintain a recurring calendar for integration reviews, bundle updates, patching, and system health checks
Optimize end-to-end data flow architecture, ensuring timeliness, quality, and integrity of financial data
Coordinate troubleshooting and enhancements with internal teams and external vendors
Lead incident management, problem resolution, change management, and enhancement prioritization across the ERP portfolio
Develop and monitor SLAs, ensuring high service quality, timely responses, and minimal business disruption
Assess user needs through periodic onsite visits and virtual engagements to identify opportunities to optimize workflows
Conduct enterprise-level requirements gathering, process mapping, and solution design across Finance, Accounting, Budget, Procurement, and Operations
Recommend and implement enhancements that increase automation, efficiency, accuracy, and user adoption
Serve as the senior subject matter expert on financial system design, best practices, and architecture governance
Lead incident management, root-cause analysis, change management, and enhancement prioritization across the ERP portfolio
Develop and enforce architectural standards, documentation, configuration management, and release management practices
Maintain system security, access governance, and compliance with internal controls and external regulations
Oversee a recurring system health calendar, including bundle updates, patches, audits, and integration reviews
Oversee design of dashboards, KPIs, and analytics within ERP and Planning & Budgeting systems
Partner with Finance leadership to strengthen forecasting, budgeting, and financial visibility tools
Direct, mentor, and develop ERP team members, including the Junior NetSuite Administrator and business applications staff
Hire, onboard, evaluate, and manage team performance, including corrective action when necessary
Set clear goals, develop staff skills, and support professional growth
Provide architectural guidance, technical direction, and leadership on major initiatives
Partner closely with Finance, Operations, and IT leadership to ensure system architecture aligns with business needs
Communicate system changes, risks, and opportunities clearly and proactively to executives and stakeholders
Conduct onsite visits as needed to assess user needs and system adoption
Coordinate with the internal Service Desk and external vendors for support, enhancements, and escalations
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated leadership and team management experience in a multi-system environment
Strong understanding of financial processes, accounting operations, and budgeting
Expertise with ERP systems--preferably NetSuite Financials First and NetSuite Planning & Budgeting
Familiarity with integration platforms such as Celigo, or similar iPaaS tools
Strong project management, prioritization, and organizational skills
Excellent problem-solving and analytical capabilities
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across cross-functional teams
Knowledge of financial regulations, internal controls, and compliance standards
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
8-10 years of hands-on experience managing ERP systems (NetSuite strongly preferred)
Experience in financial systems administration, integrations, business analysis, or related roles
Prior leadership, supervisory, or team-lead experience required
Company
Charter Schools USA
Charter Schools USA is one of the fastest growing education management companies in the U.S.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Daphne Donaldson, SHRM-SCP
Human Resource Business Partner
Jennifer Foreman
Chief Human Resources Officer
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