Senior Oracle Cloud Principal EPM Consultant

Applications Software Technology (AST) was founded on one simple thought, put our people and our customers first, and you can never lose. AST is a globally recognized award-winning full-service enterprise systems integrator, serving clients in the Public and Commercial Sectors for over 27 years. Clients look to AST for leadership and assistance in systems integration, business process redesign, project management, systems administration, and training. From on-premise applications to modern cloud technology, AST's services encompass all aspects of Enterprise Resource Planning, Business Intelligence, Enterprise Performance Management, Customer Experience, and Middleware. AST also offers flexible Managed Services, supporting the needs of over 200 Public Sector and Commercial customers around the globe. If you're someone with energy, drive, and creativity, AST might be the place for you.

Currently, we are looking for a Senior Principal EPM Consultant to join our team. This is a full-time position that can sit anywhere in the United States.

What You'll Do: 

• Functionally lead Financial Consolidation Close and Account Reconciliation projects.
• Functionally lead Financial Planning solutions which includes Annual Financial Planning and Reporting solutions.
• Lead all discovery/solution-design discussions.
• Provide guidelines to develop the team as well as work on configuration setup as needed.
• Lead testing efforts and assist with client support.
• Lead client training initiatives.
• Assist in driving test scenarios for projects.
• Supports client engagements with in-depth portfolio knowledge and implementation experience. 
• Ensures that the solution aligns with and utilizes the portfolio offerings that result in profitable revenue growth.
• Effectively promotes the use of AST standard processes and methodologies.
• Builds quality solutions that meet the requirements and advises clients on AST offerings, strategy, designs, implementation approaches, and alternatives/tradeoffs.
• Performs responsibilities including solution proposal management, solution design, solution review, risk analysis, proposal preparation, and client presentations.
   

What You Bring:

• Minimum 5+ years of Oracle EPM implementation Experience with least 2 full cycle implementations on Oracle Cloud Applications as Module Lead
• Proven track record of success in identifying and addressing client needs and developing EPM solutions that solve complex business problems.
• Demonstrated ability to provide subject matter expertise in core Oracle Cloud EPM modules including experience in:
  • FCCS - Financial Consolidation & Close Cloud Services
  • ARCS - Account Reconciliation Cloud Services
  • Narrative Reporting
  • PCM - Profitability and Cost Management
  • Oracle EPM modules.
  • Bank Reconciliation and Month End Consolidation, SEC and Statutory
• Experience in Business Process Consulting, problem definition, facilitating global design workshops, business process analysis, providing subject matter guidance, system integration testing, training and production deployment.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with a diverse group of people.
• Able to effectively collaborate with Customers, PMO, Onsite & Offshore team.
• Capable to work independently, take initiative with minimal supervision yet can participate as a team member with a willingness to help where needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, active listening and interpersonal skills
• Adapt to new projects quickly with a can-do, jump-right-in attitude.
• 4-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience)
• Able to travel per project and organizational needs.

What We Bring: 

At AST, people are the center of everything we do, and we work to provide you with benefits beyond a paycheck.  We strive to develop and recognize our people at all levels and give them the rewards they deserve.  We offer full benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement/401k, disability, life insurance, and unlimited PTO for all our North American employees to balance your work and life.  We also offer additional benefits, such as commuter benefits, legal insurance, pet insurance, sabbatical leave, education reimbursement, parental leave, and much more.

Our Culture:

At AST, people are the center of everything we do. In over 27 years of business, we know that putting our people first is the key to success.  Our passion for people has earned us multiple awards.  Here are some of the most recent:

• 2022 Top Workplaces in the Nation by Energage
• 2022 National Cultural Excellence for Leadership by Energage
• 2022 National Cultural Excellence for Innovation by Energage
• 2022 Chicago Tribune Top Workplaces by Energage
• 2022 Dallas Fort Worth's 2022 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For by National Association for Business Resources (NABR)
• AST India- 2022 Great Place to Work Certification
• 2021 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For by National Association for Business Resources (NABR)
• 2021 National Cultural Excellence for Remote Work by Energage
• 2021 National Cultural Excellence for DE& I Practices by Energage
• 2021 Chicago Tribune Top Workplaces by Energage
• AST India- 2021 Great Place to Work Certification

We foster a culture of trust, ownership, and innovation at every level of the organization. All doors are open and everyone's ideas matter, giving our people the ability to quickly understand our customers' needs and translate those needs into action. While we celebrate individual wins, we always strive for shared success. We are One AST.

Statement of Non-Discrimination: We value global diversity and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other. AST is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.