Netsuite disrupted the ERP space 25 years ago and has become the default option once a company has outgrown QuickBooks.
What we see with our clients, however, is that NetSuite is too expensive, too customized, and does not provide nearly enough customer support.
Just as Netsuite’s cloud-based infrastructure once revolutionized this ERP space, we’re now seeing lighter, more agile, more industry-specific providers that are better suited for our e-commerce clients.
More of our clients are adopting Campfire and leaving legacy platforms like NetSuite behind. Here’s why.
1. Accelerating the Month-End Close With Campfire’s Automation Tools
NetSuite is known for its complexity and reliance on manual processes. That slows down one of the most critical finance functions: the monthly accounting close.
Campfire offers automated workflows for key close tasks like:
- Accrual entries
- Prepaid amortizations
- Intercompany reconciliations
- Bank and credit card matching
Best of all, Campfire’s Ember AI product scans your closed financials and flags and areas for further review, including some commentary for why the area was flagged. This is a great tool.
By reducing manual touchpoints, companies can close their books faster – often in half the time – and shift their focus from reconciliation to insight.
At Karlon Group, our fractional controllers and CFOs have helped clients dramatically reduce close times by implementing their ERP and redesigning their close checklist for automation.
2. Faster Time to Value Through Intuitive Navigation
NetSuite’s clunky interface and slow onboarding create unnecessary drag. Campfire, by contrast, is built for speed:
- Intuitive workflows
- Clean, modern dashboards
- User-friendly reporting and navigation
- Easily build non-GAAP reporting for boards of directors and internal reviews
For busy finance teams, Campfire’s ease of use means faster ROI with less reliance on external consultants for basic tasks.
3. Rapid Product Innovation to Keep Finance Teams Ahead
Modern finance leaders need a platform that evolves as quickly as their business. Campfire is delivering on that with an average of two new product features per week.
From real-time dashboards to automated variance tracking, Campfire’s product roadmap is shaped by the needs of accounting and FP&A leaders.
At Karlon Group, we vet ERP systems not just for what they are today, but what they’ll become. Our team of finance technology experts ensures clients stay ahead of the curve by choosing tools that grow with them.
Karlon Group: Your Partner in ERP Evaluation and Transition
We don’t just recommend software, we partner with your internal team to lead successful ERP transitions from end to end. Our fractional CFOs, controllers, and accounting managers have deep experience managing system migrations, including:
- Diagnosing whether NetSuite is holding your team back
- Mapping requirements for scale
- Leading the implementation of modern platforms like Campfire
- Restructuring your chart of accounts, reporting, and controls
Our clients view us as an extension of their finance team, ensuring every decision,from ERP to AP automation, is backed by real-world finance expertise.
Is NetSuite Holding You Back?
If your accounting team is spending more time navigating ERP menus than producing strategic insight, it’s time to reconsider your tech stack.
At Karlon Group, we specialize in helping companies choose and implement best-in-class finance systems so that founders and executives can focus on growing the business.
Looking for strategic finance leadership to guide your ERP transition?
Contact Karlon Group to learn how our fractional CFO and accounting services can lead your shift from NetSuite to Campfire with confidence.
About the Author:
Sean Scanlon is co-founder and Managing Partner at Karlon Group, a fractional finance and accounting firm that helps companies build, scale, and optimize their finance and accounting functions. Karlon Group works with companies across SaaS, consumer, manufacturing, and technology, offering a full suite of finance and accounting support tailored to each client’s changing needs.