Oracle General Ledger Lead (5740)

SMX; United States; Remote; USD 144,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement

Job summary

SMX is seeking an Oracle General Ledger Lead to drive the functional design and implementation of the Oracle E-Business Suite GL and core financial modules, with expert COA design. You will ensure the GL architecture aligns with program goals and supports scalable financial processes.

This remote role requires some travel to support a key program from Lackland, TX. US citizenship and an active Public Trust clearance are preferred.

Qualifications

• Deep hands-on expertise in Oracle EBS R12 GL, COA design, and SLA.
• Experience as functional lead on at least two full lifecycle Oracle EBS Financials implementations.
• Experience with AP, AR, and FA within Oracle EBS Financials.

Responsibilities

• Lead GL/Financials architecture and design, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Design, implement, and maintain Chart of Accounts (COA) for scalability.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications and lead discovery workshops.
• Collaborate with PMs, developers, and BAs to meet timelines and quality standards.
• Assess and optimize existing financial configurations for security and scalability.

Skills

COA design

GL leadership

Oracle Financials

Stakeholder facilitation

Requirements gathering

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

Oracle EBS R12

SLA

COA design

Job description

SMX is seeking an accomplished Oracle General Ledger Lead to drive the functional design, implementation, and success of our Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) General Ledger (GL) and core financial modules. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in Oracle Financials, responsible for analyzing complex business needs, designing a robust Chart of Accounts (COA), and ensuring the GL architecture supports the program’s strategic goals. This role is critical for leading the financial systems modernization for a key program at Lackland, TX. This is a remote role requiring some travel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• GL/Financials Leadership: Serve as the program’s subject matter expert for Oracle General Ledger (GL), Subledger Accounting (SLA), and related financial modules (e.g., Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable).
• Chart of Accounts Design: Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of the Chart of Accounts (COA), ensuring it meets current business requirements and allows for future scalability.
• Stakeholder & Solution Leadership: Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams by leading discovery workshops, translating complex business needs into clear functional specifications, and acting as the key escalation point to resolve complex functional issues.
• Solution Design: Create and oversee the functional architecture for Oracle EBS financial solutions, ensuring they align with business objectives and integrate seamlessly with other enterprise systems.
• Project Support: Collaborate with project managers, developers, and business analysts to ensure project deliverables meet timelines and quality standards.
• System Optimization: Assess existing financial system configurations, identify areas for improvement, and ensure the scalability and security of the solution.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Deep, hands‑on expertise in implementing, configuring, and leading the Oracle EBS R12 General Ledger (GL) module, including expert‑level knowledge of Chart of Accounts (COA) design and Subledger Accounting (SLA).
• Proven experience as a functional lead on at least two full lifecycle Oracle EBS Financials implementations, demonstrating leadership in requirements gathering, solution design, configuration, and testing.
• Extensive experience with the broader Oracle EBS Financials suite, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Fixed Assets (FA).
• Strong understanding of Oracle RICEW components (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Extensions, Workflows) from a functional design perspective.
• Ability to understand and translate complex business processes into technical solutions.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills are essential for working with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. Additional years of experience in lieu of degree will be considered.
• Minimum of 12+ years’ of progressive experience in Oracle EBS implementations. Directly related postgraduate study may be substituted for experience at the rate of three credit hours for three months of experience up to 36 credit hours.
• US Citizen with an active Public Trust clearance.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Ledger Consolidation Experience and Historical Sub-Ledger Transaction cross‑walking / CCID alignment
• Experience with Oracle EBS modules for Contracting LifeCycle Management (CLM), Procurement, iSupplier (or similar product), and Purchasing.
• Oracle EBS core financial accounting knowledge with a concentration in Projects Management, including experience with the transition of legacy financial statements and data.
• Experience with developing web services and integrating applications using tools.
• Secret clearance

The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:

$144,100—$190,000 USD

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward‑looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).