Oracle Financials Application Manager

We are looking for an experienced Manager, Oracle Financials Systems to oversee and support Oracle R12 systems in a dynamic financial services environment. This long-term contract position requires a blend of functional expertise and technical skills to manage production support, enhance processes, and lead a distributed team. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with a strong accounting background and a passion for driving system improvements while preparing for future transitions to Oracle Cloud/Fusion., * Lead daily production support for Oracle R12 modules, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Tax, ensuring timely resolution of complex issues.

• Manage ticket prioritization and resolution processes, supporting financial operations such as period close, journal processing, and multi-entity accounting.
• Perform hands-on configuration tasks for Oracle R12 modules, including GL, AR, and Tax, to meet evolving business requirements.
• Conduct impact analysis, coordinate testing efforts, and deploy system changes while maintaining system stability.
• Support data integrations and provide functional guidance to finance teams, leveraging tools like Oracle interface tables.
• Mentor and manage onshore and offshore support teams, fostering accountability and consistent service delivery.
• Strengthen governance processes for system support, promote documentation standards, and implement effective change management practices.
• Partner with finance leadership to translate business needs into system solutions and identify areas for process improvement.
• Provide input and analysis for the transition from Oracle R12 to Oracle Cloud/Fusion, balancing production support with project initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to enhance system performance, reduce recurring issues, and improve user experience.

• Proven experience with hands-on configuration in Oracle R12 modules, including GL, AR, and Tax.
• Strong foundation in accounting principles, including debits/credits, multi-entity accounting, and revaluation.
• Proficiency in Oracle SQL and PL/SQL, with the ability to analyze and troubleshoot data.
• Demonstrated ability to lead distributed teams and manage workflows effectively.
• Expertise in requirements gathering, gap analysis, testing, training, and post-production support.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with executives and subject matter experts.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Preferred qualifications include 5+ years of Oracle R12 lifecycle experience and exposure to Oracle Cloud/Fusion Financials.

$68 - $75 an hour

401(k), Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Disability insurance

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