Remote Oracle ERP Finance Lead: Optimize & Close

DIRECTV; Wilmington (DE); Remote; USD 111,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

DIRECTV is seeking a Finance ERP Oracle Lead to serve as the primary liaison between Finance, IT, and external vendors, ensuring Oracle ERP aligns with financial requirements and closes are accurate and timely.

The role leads functional strategy, oversees support, and owns month-end close processes within Oracle, driving improvements and automation across modules while enabling cross-functional collaboration and compliant finance operations.

Qualifications

• Strong functional expertise in Oracle ERP financial modules, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Project Accounting, ARCS, and other related financial components.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial operations, and month end close processes.
• Proven experience acting as a liaison between Finance and IT organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex system issues and lead cross functional resolution efforts.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Represent DTV Finance requirements to IT teams, the Oracle Finance Technology group, and external vendors for all new project initiatives.
• Serve as the primary functional voice for Finance in cross departmental discussions, ensuring alignment between business needs and technical solutions.
• Act as the overall functional lead for all Oracle driven financial activities, enhancements, and optimizations.
• Oversee configuration, testing, and deployment of updates or new functionality within Oracle financial modules.
• Maintain deep understanding of Oracle ERP capabilities to recommend improvements and best practices.
• Lead daily operational support for Oracle financial modules, resolving system issues and coordinating troubleshooting efforts with IT and vendors.
• Monitor system performance and proactively identify opportunities to improve stability, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Support system processes related to monthly, quarterly, and annual book close.
• Ensure Oracle workflows, integrations, and data flows support timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Partner with Finance teams to streamline close activities and reduce manual work through system automation.
• Translate complex accounting and financial needs into clear, actionable technical specifications.
• Document business requirements, partner with IT to create functional designs, and process flows for new projects or enhancements.
• Collaborate with IT and vendors to ensure solutions meet functional, compliance, and performance expectations.

Skills

Oracle ERP financial modules

General Ledger

Accounts Payable

Fixed Assets

Project Accounting

ARCS

Finance-IT liaison

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Oracle Fusion Cloud Financials

Job description

DIRECTV is seeking a Finance ERP Oracle Lead to serve as the primary liaison between Finance, IT, and external vendors, ensuring Oracle ERP aligns with financial requirements and closes are accurate and timely.

The role leads functional strategy, oversees support, and owns month-end close processes within Oracle, driving improvements and automation across modules while enabling cross-functional collaboration and compliant finance operations.