Accounting Systems & Internal Controls Senior Manager
140k – 160kAtlanta, GAFinance & AccountingHybrid7+ YOE
Summary
Own NetSuite ERP configuration, internal controls framework, and finance process automation at a high-growth sports tech company. Partner with Accounting, IT, and Legal to scale financial infrastructure.
About the role
Accounting Systems & ERP Ownership
- Serve as the primary business owner of our ERP platform (NetSuite), driving configuration, optimization, and roadmap decisions
- Partner with IT and external vendors to manage system upgrades, integrations, and data integrity across the financial tech stack
- Lead the evaluation and implementation of new accounting tools and automation initiatives that improve close efficiency and reporting accuracy
- Maintain chart of accounts, system hierarchies, and financial data structures to support both current operations and future scale
- Strategic partner with Finance to design, maintain, and evolve management and external reporting packages
Internal Controls
- Key owner of relationship with third party accounting advisors
- Design, document, and maintain a comprehensive internal controls framework (ICFR) aligned with best practices
- Own the controls risk matrix (CRM); ensure controls are properly designed, implemented, and operating effectively
- Cross-functional partner, able to translate technical control language into value-add business acumen
- Coordinate with external auditors and serve as the primary point of contact for controls-related audit requests
- Drive a proactive controls testing program, track deficiencies, and manage remediation plans to closure
Process Improvement & Automation
- Serves as PrizePicks Accounting and Finance AI Champion by continually identifying opportunities to embed AI in systems and processes in order to build for growth and implement AI-powered solutions to complex business problems
- Identify and prioritize opportunities to eliminate manual processes across the accounting close, reconciliations, and reporting workflows
- Lead cross-functional projects to standardize and automate recurring finance processes, ensuring scalability as the business grows
- Establish and maintain process documentation, including desktop procedures and workflow diagrams for key accounting cycles
- Champion a continuous improvement mindset within the Finance team, bringing structure and rigor to how we operate
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Act as a trusted advisor to the Controller and CFO on systems strategy, controls design, and operational risk
- Partner with the broader Finance & Accounting team to support the monthly, quarterly and annual close processes
- Collaborate with Legal and Compliance on regulatory reporting requirements and control obligations
What You’ll Bring
- 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting, finance systems, or internal controls, with at least 2 years in a management or lead role
- Deep expertise in ERP platforms (NetSuite strongly preferred); hands-on experience with system configuration and cross-system integrations, including data flow and integrity
- Strong working knowledge of internal controls compliance, ICFR design, and controls testing methodology
- Experience building or significantly maturing an internal controls program at a high-growth company
- Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills — able to translate technical systems and controls concepts for non-technical stakeholders
- CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred; Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- Experience with tools such as Workiva, Floqast, Blackline, or similar accounting operations platforms is a plus
Skills
NetSuiteERPICFRInternal ControlsWorkivaFloQastBlacklineProcess AutomationFinancial ReportingSystem Integration
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