WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Serve as the owner for the Oracle Cloud EPM suite and BlackLine, including Planning (EPBCS), Financial Consolidation and Close (FCCS), Account Reconciliation (ARCS), Tax Reporting (TRCS), Narrative Reporting, Enterprise Data Management (EDMCS) and BlackLine Transaction Matching
• Ensure all Oracle Cloud EPM and BlackLine applications areoperating efficiently, reliably, and securelyacross the global Finance user community
• Own and manage data integrations, schedules, and mapping; proactively identify and resolve issues before they impact the business
• Lead root cause analysis and resolution of system incidents, ensuring minimal business disruption
• Provide hands-on, in-the-trenches support during critical finance cycles, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close, Annual Operating Plan (AOP), forecasting, and other high-demand business activities; serve as an active contributor, not just an overseer, ensuring issues are resolved quickly and the team is never without senior-level support when it matters most
• Serve as a strategic business partner to Finance, Accounting, FP&A, Tax, and Treasury leadership, proactively engaging stakeholders to deeply understand their workflows, pain points, and goals; translate business needs into actionable system solutions, and position the EPM team as a trusted, value-added partner rather than a reactive support function
• Maintain system configurations, security, and data integrity across all platforms
• Define and communicate theOracle Cloud EPM and BlackLine systems roadmap, aligning with Finance and IT strategic priorities
• Identify and drive opportunities tore-engineer and automatefinance processes, reducing manual effort and improving data quality
• Evaluate and recommend system enhancements, new features, and best practices across the Oracle Cloud EPM ecosystem
• Lead the adoption of EPM Automate, Cloud Data Management, and Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) capabilities to drive efficiency
• Lead the full lifecycle of system enhancements and implementations from requirements gathering, design, and development through testing, training, and go-live
• Manage functional and user acceptance testing (UAT) efforts across the Oracle Cloud EPM and BlackLine portfolio
• Partner with Finance and Accounting teams to build business cases, define requirements, and track realized benefits
• Oversee global finance transformation projects, ensuring best practices and consistency across the finance applications ecosystem
• Act as theprimary point of contactfor the global Finance end-user community on all Oracle Cloud EPM and BlackLine matters
• Collaborate closely with Finance, Accounting, Tax, FP&A, and IT teams to drive alignment and deliver solutions
• Build trusted relationships with executive stakeholders; communicate complex system topics clearly and concisely
• Manage third-party vendor and service provider relationships, ensuring contractual obligations and service levels are met
• Provide ongoing end-user training, support, and documentation to ensure adoption and proficiency across all EPM platforms
• Other duties as assigned

People Management Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and grow a high-performing applications team, including onsite, remote, and offshore members, with aservant-leadership philosophy
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence
• Manage resource allocation and capacity planning to ensure optimal and consistent service delivery
• Set clear performance standards and hold individuals and the team accountable to defined goals and expectations
• Ability to lead, inspire, coach, and motivate a diverse team that may include direct reports, contractors, managed services, and/or consultants
• Manage and maintain relationships with third-party vendors and service providers to ensure performance and value delivery

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

Knowledge and Skills Requirements

• Expert-level knowledgeof Oracle Cloud EPM application administration and business processes supported by the EPM suite
• Strong understanding ofBlackLinetransaction matching administration and its integration with a Treasury Management System
• Proficiency withEPM Automate, Cloud Data Management, andOracle Integration Cloud (OIC)
• Solid understanding of multi-currency general ledger, ETL processes, and data modeling concepts (relational and dimensional)
• Experience with programming and scripting languages includingMaxL, MDX, Groovy, SQL, and Java
• Strong project management skills across complex, multi-stakeholder IT initiatives; familiarity with various project management methodologies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present to executive-level audiences in a clear and concise manner
• Excellent documentation skills usingMicrosoft Office, Visio or LucidChart, and Smartsheets
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, formulate, and succinctly convey complex solutions to a wide and varied audience
• Strong relationship-building skills; able to establish trust and credibility with business stakeholders at all levels
• Demonstrated track record ofprocess improvementand implementing best practices within finance systems environments
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to perform root cause analysis on complex system issues
• Experience developing reporting, analytics, and dashboards within EPM environments
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency, drive, and accuracy in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Adaptable and flexible in a changing environment; comfortable operating with ambiguity

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Information Technology, or equivalent professional experience
• Degree or certifications in systems administration a plus
• MBA or CPA preferred but not required
• Experience managing people and leading a team
• 8 years of people leadership, specifically leading an applications team within the Oracle EPM space
• 10 years of combined Accounting/Finance and Financial Systems experience with at least 5 years of experience administering the Oracle Cloud EPM bundle of applications: EPBCS, PCMCS, FCCS, ARCS, TRCS, Narrative Reporting, EDMCS, Smart View and Financial Reporting Web Studio (FRS). Candidates with equivalent Hyperion experience will also be considered.
• Experience in managing large application transformation and implementation projects with multiple stakeholders and teams
• Proven experience leading large-scale EPM implementation and transformation projects with multiple stakeholders and teams
• Experience building business cases and tracking business benefits for application implementation initiatives
• Experience developing and communicating an IT Applications vision and roadmap aligned with IT and business strategy
• Involvement in global enterprise projects, including building business requirements documentation and leading design, testing, training, and implementation phases
• Experience with service ticketing systems such asServiceNow
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Experience in the retail industry helpful, but not required

The pay range for this position is $190,000-$225,000/yr USD.