Brian Raley

About Brian Raley

Currently: Brian Raley is the Director of Finance Systems within the IT Enterprise Applications organization at SentinelOne, responsible for leading finance systems strategy and implementation, driving process optimization, and ensuring that technology solutions align with business objectives. Based in the United States, Brian brings nearly three decades of experience across accounting and IT, finance transformation, enterprise resource planning (ERP), and cross-functional leadership.With a strong foundation in both Accounting/Economics and Computer Information Systems, Brian began by implementing out-of-the-box ERP solutions such as Peachtree and QuickBooks for small businesses, later progressing to mid-tier ERP platforms. Over the course of his career—including 12 years focused on revenue management and billing—he has built a reputation for deep expertise across organizations ranging from Grant Thornton LLP to mid-size and global enterprises.After transitioning from accounting into IT–Financial Information Systems, Brian specialized as an ERP implementation consultant, working first with Microsoft Dynamics GP and then NetSuite. In his current role at SentinelOne, he leads the roadmap for finance technology, champions scalable processes, and partners closely with business stakeholders to deliver systems that support growth and operational excellence. His blended background in accounting/finance and technology positions him as a strategic partner in evolving, high-growth business environments.During my time at NetSuite, our quarterly meetings always had Jim McGeever rallying the team with a motto, “Love the customer and they will love you.” That’s how I try to operate from then to now.If you have a question, reach out. If I can answer it in 10 minutes or less, it’s free. If it’s more involved, I’ll point you in the right direction and we can talk about next steps.If you’re looking for an independent NetSuite Implementation Consultant, BSA, or NetSuite Administrator, for system configuration best practices on the journey from private to public let’s connect.Whether you’re:• a group of creators starting out and evaluating your first ERP• a public company running NetSuite with internal audit deficienciesI have a session designed for you, your accounting team, and current system administrators who want their NetSuite ERP environment ready when internal or external auditors arrive.We’ll review a practical set of controls and configurations you can implement today to help insulate and protect your NetSuite setup from future audit deficiencies.

Experience

1. Director Finance Systems

   SentinelOne

   Apr 2024 — Present · CA, US

Education

• Santa Rosa Jr College

  AA, Philosopy and Art

  1990 — 1993

• Cal State East Bay- College of Business & Economics

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration Emphasis Accounting and Economics

  1995 — 1997

Skills

• Enterprise Software
• Budgets
• Finance
• Accounts Receivable
• Netsuite
• Management
• Gaap
• Saas
• Business Intelligence
• Internal Controls
• Financial Statements
• Revenue Recognition
• Project Manager Accounting Software Implementation and Audits
• Consulting
• Forecasting
• Salesforce.com
• Business Analysis
• Access
• Auditing
• Analysis
• Us Gaap
• Sarbanes-Oxley
• Consolidation
• Leadership
• Accounting
• Software as a Service (Saas)
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Variance Analysis
• Internal Audit
• Financial Analysis
• Microsoft Excel
• Software Documentation
• Sop 97-2
• Financial Accounting
• Process Improvement
• Business Process
• General Ledger
• Sec Filings
• Start-Ups
• Training