[Hiring] Finance ERP Oracle Lead @DIRECTV

Role Description

The Finance ERP Oracle Lead serves as the primary liaison between DTV Finance, IT teams, and third-party vendors, ensuring that financial and accounting requirements are accurately represented and effectively implemented across the Oracle ERP ecosystem. This role leads functional system strategy, oversees operational support, and owns the month-end close processes within Oracle. The Lead will translate complex financial needs into actionable technical specifications, drive system enhancements, and ensure the ERP platform supports accurate, efficient, and compliant financial operations.

• Business Partnership & Liaison
  • 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.
• Oracle ERP Functional Leadership
  • 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.
• Operational Support & Issue Resolution
  • 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.
• Financial Close Ownership
  • 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.
• Requirements Gathering & Solution Design
  • 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.

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.

Requirements

• Experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud Financials or similar financial ERP applications.
• Background in project management or business process redesign.
• Familiarity with integrations between Oracle and third-party financial systems.
• Experience working with external vendors or managed service providers.
• May require a background check due to job duties requiring routine access to DIRECTV and DIRECTV customer’s proprietary data.
• This role requires minimal travel, less than 5% yearly, to attend offsite team meetings 2 - 3 times per year.
• This is a remote position that can be located anywhere in the United States, excluding Alaska.

Benefits

• DIRECTV's compensation structure is designed to be market-competitive and fully supports efforts to attract and retain employees.
• Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.
• Base Salary range: $111,122 - $201,653.
• Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
• Salary ranges reflect base salary only and do not include bonus or benefits.