Manager, Finance Operations

Merative; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote first / work from home culture

Flexible vacation

Paid leave benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k retirement savings plan

Infertility benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Merative is seeking a Manager, Finance Operations to lead back-office finance programs, systems, and controls. You will own Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP across Subscriptions, Projects, AR, RMCS, and collaborate with Finance, Tax, Sales Operations, and Technology to drive month-end close and revenue-related activities.

You will champion improvements, automation, and documentation while guiding a team, delivering dashboards, and ensuring compliant, accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in Finance Operations.
• Hands-on functional and technical experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP (Subscriptions, Projects, AR, RMCS).
• Experience leading month-end close and revenue recognition processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage back-office finance processes including subscriptions, AR, revenue recognition, billing, and reporting.
• Oversee month-end close for Oracle ERP Projects, AR, and RMCS with strong control compliance.
• Lead Oracle ERP enhancements, configurations, integrations, testing, and production support.
• Drive process improvements and automation to reduce manual work and improve controls.
• Develop operational metrics, dashboards, and management reporting.

Skills

Finance leadership

Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP

Month-end close

Revenue recognition (SaaS)

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Analytical problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP

Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC)

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Manager, Finance Operations will lead and oversee back-office finance programs, processes, systems, and controls that improve operational accuracy, scalability, compliance, and financial performance. This role requires a strong technical finance background and hands-on Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP expertise across the Subscriptions, Projects, Accounts Receivable (AR), and Revenue Management Cloud Service (RMCS) modules. The manager will partner across Finance, Accounting, Tax, Sales Operations, and Technology; provide leadership for month-end close and support revenue-related activities; drive system enhancements and process improvements; and provide back-office operational support across billing, project accounting, receivables, revenue recognition, cash application, collections, close, controls, and reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Manage Finance Operations activities supporting back-office financial processes, including Subscriptions, Projects, billing, Accounts Receivable, revenue recognition, cash application, collections, and reporting
• Own operational oversight and month-end close activities for Oracle ERP Projects, AR, and RMCS, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, control compliance, and issue resolution
• Serve as the functional and technical Finance Operations lead for Oracle ERP enhancements, configurations, integrations, testing, release readiness, and production support
• Translate business and accounting requirements into scalable system and process solutions in partnership with Finance, Accounting, Tax, Sales Operations, and Technology teams
• Lead, coach, and develop Finance Operations team members; establish priorities, performance expectations, and operating rhythms
• Drive continuous improvement and automation initiatives that reduce manual work, strengthen controls, and improve customer and employee experience
• Develop and maintain operational metrics, reconciliations, dashboards, and management reporting to monitor performance, identify risk, and support data-driven decisions
• Manage cross-functional issue resolution for complex billing, project accounting, receivables, and revenue recognition matters, including direct client engagement when escalation is required
• Ensure processes and system changes are documented, tested, auditable, and aligned with accounting policies and internal control requirements
• Lead the functional Oracle workstream for mergers, acquisitions, and integrations, including finance-process discovery, requirements assessment, solution design, data and process alignment, testing, cutover readiness, and post-integration stabilization in coordination with Finance, Accounting, Tax, and Technology stakeholders.
• Act as the Finance Operations liaison with Tax and other key stakeholders for entity setup, invoicing and tax treatment, collections, and reporting requirements

Required Professional & Technical Experience:

• 7+ years of progressive experience in Finance Operations, back-office accounting operations, financial systems, or a related field, including experience leading teams or major cross-functional programs
• Required: hands-on functional and technical experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, including the Subscriptions, Projects, Accounts Receivable (AR), and Revenue Management Cloud Service (RMCS) modules
• Demonstrated ability to configure, test, troubleshoot, and improve Oracle ERP processes, integrations, reporting, and controls in partnership with technical teams
• Experience managing back-office finance operations and month-end close processes, including reconciliations, billing, receivables, project accounting, and revenue recognition
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition for SaaS, subscription, and professional services offerings
• Experience translating finance and accounting requirements into scalable system designs, process improvements, and user stories
• Proven ability to lead change, manage competing priorities, and coordinate across Finance, Accounting, Tax, Sales Operations, Technology, and external partners
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and data-driven decision-making skills
• Clear, concise, and detail-oriented written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced functional proficiency with Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP; proficiency withMicrosoft Office; and experience with Salesforce and work-management platforms are preferred
• Functional knowledge of Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), including familiarity with integration touchpoints, data flows, and their impact on Oracle Fusion business processes, is preferred.

Leadership & Business Qualifications:

• Proven people leadership skills, including coaching, prioritization, accountability, and development of high-performing teams
• Experience establishing operating rhythms and using metrics, controls, and reporting to drive performance and informed decisions
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on operational and technical problem-solving
• Track record of building trusted partnerships with internal stakeholders, clients, and external service providers

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required, Master Degree preferred
• Relevant experience to be taken into consideration in place of degree

Compensation

The salary range provided in this job posting is intended to reflect the general market value for the position. The actual salary offered may vary based on factors such as the candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and the specific requirements of the role. This range may also be subject to change as market conditions evolve. We encourage open communication throughout the interview process to discuss compensation expectations. For base-salary + commission sales roles, the range represents On-Target Earnings.Min - Max : $109,357.98 - $164,036.98 (USD)

Benefits

• Remote first / work from home culture
• Flexible vacation to help you rest, recharge, and connect with loved ones
• Paid leave benefits
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Infertility benefits
• Tuition reimbursement, life insurance, EAP - and more!

It is the policy of Merative to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Merative will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.