
Financial Systems Manager (Oracle Financial Consolidation and Close)
- Dallas, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Serve as the Financial Consolidation and Close (FCCS) lead by managing and driving implementation, configuration, and customization of FCCS to meet evolving business requirements.
- Configure FCCS application components, including databases, rules, data management, reports, security and process management modules
- Maintain a strong control framework as it pertains to FCCS and the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and subsequent external and internal reporting
- Resolve issues and assist in supporting of day-to-day activities, facilitating impact assessments for approved maintenance/metadata changes and process scheduling in alignment with defined business processes.
- Oversee, monitor, and remediate FCCS system issues, in partnership with other Financial Systems team members and IT, where necessary
- Manage and govern structures and related chart of account change requests
- Prioritizes FCCS projects and other continuous improvement activities in alignment with Financial Systems Roadmap and Finance organizational strategy
- Leads introduction of new functionality and reporting solutions through development and / or Oracle software enhancements
- Works closely with run teams, CoE, and GPOs on change impacts to processes
- Ensures cross-functional alignment across issues and solutions
- Develops and supports FCCS Training Program and primary owner of applicable training materials
- Owns FCCS communication programs along with appropriate end user communications
- Works with Finance Governance Council track leads to ensure appropriate system access
- Bachelor's Degree - Accounting, IT, MIS or related area
- 8+ years of effectively leading complex Oracle Cloud Finance Close and Consolidation (FCCS) global projects
- Exposure and/or experience with ERP accounting systems (Oracle Cloud preferred)
- Deep understanding of financial close cycle and best practices
- Experience creating consolidated financial statements for public and private companies, as well as knowledge on Financial reports and SmartView
- Knowledge of GAAP, IFRS accounting standards
- Experience with intercompany eliminations
- Familiarity with financial audits, internal controls, US regulatory reporting, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
- Functional expertise and technical experience with Oracle Cloud Enterprise Performance Management (EPM)
- A strong project management and governance skill along with understanding and experience with standard SDLC methodology is required.
- Ability to think strategically to develop innovative business solutions that are forward thinking and growth oriented.
- Experience with the design and implementation of technology/tools as an enabler of financial processes.
- Experience leading, managing and mentoring colleagues/teams in the delivery and support of financial processes and systems.
- Strong change management and analytical problem-solving skills.
- Deep understanding and application of financial processes.
- Ability to collaborate, influence and drive decisions among business partners.
- Strong understanding of business process mapping; application of these principles and experience in driving continuous improvement and solving complex business issues.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to travel up to 25%