Finance ERP Oracle Lead

Overview

This role serves as the primary liaison between Finance, IT teams, and third-party vendors to ensure financial and accounting requirements are accurately represented and effectively implemented across the Oracle ERP ecosystem. The position leads functional system strategy, oversees operational support, and owns month-end close processes within Oracle. Responsibilities include translating complex financial needs into actionable technical specifications, driving system enhancements, and ensuring ERP supports accurate, efficient, and compliant financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Represent Finance requirements to IT teams, the Oracle Finance Technology group, and external vendors for all new project initiatives.
• Serve as the primary functional voice for Finance in cross-department discussions to align business needs with technical solutions.
• Act as the overall functional lead for Oracle-driven financial activities, enhancements, and optimizations.
• Oversee configuration, testing, and deployment of updates or new functionality within Oracle financial modules.
• Maintain deep knowledge of Oracle ERP capabilities to recommend improvements and best practices.
• Lead daily operational support for Oracle financial modules, resolving system issues and coordinating troubleshooting with IT and vendors.
• Monitor system performance and proactively identify opportunities to improve stability, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual book close processes.
• Ensure Oracle workflows, integrations, and data flows support timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Partner with Finance teams to streamline close activities and reduce manual work through system automation.
• Translate complex accounting and financial needs into clear, actionable technical specifications.
• Document business requirements and partner with IT to create functional designs and process flows for new projects or enhancements.
• Collaborate with IT and vendors to ensure solutions meet functional, compliance, and performance expectations.

Requirements

• Strong functional expertise in Oracle ERP financial modules, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Project Accounting, ARCS, and other related financial components.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial operations, and month-end close processes.
• Proven experience acting as a liaison between Finance and IT organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex system issues and lead cross-functional resolution efforts.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud Financials or similar financial ERP applications.
• Background in project management or business process redesign.
• Familiarity with integrations between Oracle and third-party financial systems.
• Experience working with external vendors or managed service providers.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $111,122 - $201,653 (by US Labor Market Zone)
  • Low (N1): $111,122 - $166,583
  • Mid (N2): $116,970 - $175,350
  • High (N3): $128,667 - $192,885
  • Top (N4): $134,516 - $201,653
• Salary ranges reflect base salary only and do not include bonus or benefits.

Location

• Remote position located anywhere in the United States, excluding Alaska.
• Minimal travel: less than 5% yearly to attend offsite team meetings 2–3 times per year.

Additional Information

• May require a background check due to job duties requiring routine access to proprietary data.
• Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction will be considered for employment in accordance with local ordinances and state law.