Principal Consultant, Oracle EPM Financial Consolidation & Close (FCC)

Ascend Partners Inc.

12h • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a full-time role for a Principal Consultant, Oracle EPM Financial Consolidation and Close (FCC). The Principal Consultant is responsible for leading the implementation and support of Oracle Enterprise Performance Management FCC, Account Reconciliation (ARCS), and Narrative Reporting solutions. Day to day tasks include leading and mentoring a team of consultants, conducting needs assessments, designing and configuring systems, providing end user training, and offering ongoing support to ensure the success of implementation projects.
The Principal Consultant works closely with clients to understand their business requirements and tailor solutions to meet those needs effectively, and is expected to operate with minimal oversight while leading solution design for assigned engagements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field preferred
• No less than 7 years of experience leading and implementing solutions for a variety of clients across a variety of industries
• 5 to 8 full lifecycle Oracle EPM implementations completed, including 3 to 6 led in a lead consultant capacity
• Oracle EPM certification required, including Financial Consolidation and Close Cloud; 2 or more Oracle EPM certifications is the typical guidance, with ARCS or Narrative Reporting Cloud preferred as a second
• High level of experience presenting to and engaging with senior client and executive stakeholders
• Experience implementing for Public Sector industry clients is a plus
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Expert level technical knowledge and experience building Oracle FCC solutions, including designing leading practice solutions, building rules, Narrative Reports, and data integrations
• Strong functional knowledge of accounting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrated experience with MS Office
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in project management is beneficial
• Ability to work independently and remotely
• Must be team-oriented and able to lead and collaborate effectively
• Actively seeks knowledge and experience and shares that experience with others

Nice To Haves

• Experience implementing for Public Sector industry clients is a plus
• 2 or more Oracle EPM certifications is the typical guidance, with ARCS or Narrative Reporting Cloud preferred as a second
• Experience in project management is beneficial

Responsibilities

• Lead and design Oracle EPM Consolidation and Close projects, including FCC, ARCS, and Narrative Reporting
• Build leading practice solutions, including rules, Narrative Reports, and data integrations
• Conduct client needs assessments and translate business requirements into system design
• Configure and test EPM applications to meet client specifications
• Deliver end user training and provide ongoing post-implementation support
• Apply strong functional accounting knowledge to inform solution design
• Lead and mentor a team of consultants on assigned projects
• Lead client discussions to gather and validate business requirements
• Present solution designs and recommendations to client stakeholders with clarity and confidence
• Communicate moderate to complex functional and technical issues to Delivery leadership on a timely basis
• Effectively manage client relationships during complex system implementations
• Tailor solutions to each client's business requirements and industry context
• Assist sales by contributing to scoping, estimating, and solution discussions
• Act as a point of escalation for client concerns raised during implementation
• Ensure accuracy and quality of all deliverables, configurations, and documentation
• Maintain accurate and up to date project and client data
• Maintain and pursue relevant Oracle EPM certifications
• Be a valued contributor on ad-hoc projects and firm initiatives
• Must be willing to travel and work in various business locations or remotely as applicable
• All other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Ascend Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, national origin, or ancestry. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees and partners are valued, respected, and supported.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal