Sr. Analyst, Financial Systems: Oracle GL and Financial Close

Overview

This role is for a Senior Analyst specializing in Oracle General Ledger (GL) and Financial Close Systems within a Medicare Advantage healthcare environment. The position is responsible for the stability, configuration, and optimization of Oracle Cloud Financials' GL and Financial Close environment, ensuring accurate financial recording, reconciliation, and reporting in compliance with US GAAP, SOX, and CMS regulations. The role supports the Corporate Accounting team as the primary technical partner during financial close cycles.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical support during Monthly, Quarterly, and Year-End financial close cycles, troubleshooting complex journal entry issues and ensuring timely, disruption-free close activities.
• Maintain and configure the General Ledger system, including Chart of Accounts mapping, Accounting Calendars, Ledger Sets, Data Access Sets, and cross-validation rules.
• Manage technical workflows for multi-currency translations, revaluations, and intercompany consolidations and eliminations across plan entities.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities within Oracle Close Monitor and close workflows using scripting tools such as Python and PowerShell to reduce manual effort and improve reliability.
• Monitor and troubleshoot inbound interfaces from Oracle sub-ledgers (AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Payroll) and third-party systems, ensuring accurate transaction posting.
• Develop and maintain SQL queries to support sub-ledger reconciliations and resolve out-of-balance conditions.
• Build, maintain, and optimize financial reports using Oracle Financial Reporting Studio (FRS), Smart View, and OTBI, ensuring query optimization during peak periods.
• Enforce compliance with Segregation of Duties (SoD) controls, support audit requests, and maintain documentation aligned with SOX and CMS standards.
• Serve as the Tier 3/4 escalation expert for complex GL incidents, conducting root-cause analysis and implementing preventive controls.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior analysts and may act as technical lead for GL and Financial Close workstreams during Oracle implementations.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to support critical GL system issues outside standard business hours, especially during high-stakes financial close periods.

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 7 years of progressive IT experience in Oracle Financials, with at least 4 years focused on General Ledger and Financial Close modules in a production environment.
• Proven ability to maintain GL configurations including COA mapping, Ledger Sets, Accounting Calendars, and Data Access Sets.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP or IFRS accounting principles sufficient to comprehend the business purpose of journal entries.
• Experience in root-cause analysis for out-of-balance ledgers, sub-ledger reconciliation discrepancies, and GL interface failures.
• Participation in at least two full-lifecycle Oracle Financials implementations or major upgrades with hands-on GL and Close workstream involvement.
• Knowledge of data privacy and financial compliance requirements (SOX, HIPAA, SoD) related to GL system governance and audit readiness.
• Experience in regulated healthcare, insurance, or financial services environments.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, Accounting, or related field with a strong technical background; equivalent professional experience may be considered.

Technical Skills

• Expertise in Oracle Fusion Cloud Financials GL configuration, COA mapping, Ledger Sets, and Close Monitor.
• Proficiency with Oracle Financial Reporting Studio (FRS), Smart View, and OTBI.
• Strong SQL and PL/SQL skills for sub-ledger reconciliation and GL interface troubleshooting.
• Experience with FBDI and ADFdi for bulk GL data loads and sub-ledger integrations.
• Familiarity with financial compliance and internal controls including SOX SoD, audit documentation, and CMS reporting.
• Scripting and automation skills using Python or PowerShell.

Certifications (Preferred)

• Oracle Financials Cloud: General Ledger Implementation Professional certification.
• Oracle Financial Consolidation and Close certification.
• Oracle Cloud Platform Application Integration Specialist certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in Medicare Advantage, managed care, or health insurance organizations, especially supporting medical cost accruals, risk adjustment journal entries, or intercompany eliminations.
• Experience with Oracle Close Monitor automation in multi-entity, multi-currency environments.
• Familiarity with Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) for managing inbound GL interfaces.
• Master's degree in Information Systems, Accounting, or Finance.
• Background in healthcare finance, managed care accounting, or regulatory reporting for health plans.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $113,332.00 - $169,999.00, based on factors including market location, education, responsibilities, and experience.

Location

• Remote position.

Additional Information

• This is a senior individual contributor role with no direct supervisory responsibilities.

• The role requires participation in an on-call rotation to support critical system issues outside standard business hours, especially during financial close periods.

• Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer: all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

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