Job Description
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 an Oracle Cloud Financials Senior Principal Consultant to join our team. This is a key role playing an integral part in our growing Oracle ERP practice. This is a full-time position that can sit anywhere in the United States or Canada. **
What You’ll Do**
The Senior Principal Consultant is responsible for the overall solution identification and architectural design for assigned projects and initiatives.
- Provide subject matter expertise and lead functional tracks on Oracle ERP Cloud Applications for the Financial modules
- Integrations and conversions experience and trouble shooting for the following modules: GL, AP, AR, Expenses, Tax, Collections, FA & CM
- Provide solutions based on accounting principles and rules for the Financial modules
- Engage with clients and lead workshops to define business requirements
- Conduct gap analysis between delivered functionality and client requirements. Provide solutions to Gaps along with recommended solution for Financial modules
- Document Gaps, Issues and Solution Process Flows
- Map customer’s business process to Oracle Cloud Applications processes
- Configure modules to align with customer’s business processes
- Migrate customer financial data from Legacy to Oracle Cloud Applications
- Prepare functional design for all technical objects in AST template along with documentation of the test criteria for each technical object
- Develop testing scenarios and test scripts
- Lead integration and acceptance testing
- Work and engage with offshore AST counterparts, other module leads and technical team for project work
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum of 5 years of ERP Implementation Experience with least 2 full cycle implementations on Oracle Cloud Applications as Module Lead
- Demonstrated ability to provide subject matter expertise in core Oracle Cloud ERP Financials modules: GL, AP, AR, Expenses, Tax, Collections, FA & CM
- Good knowledge of general accounting and accounting principles
- Experience in the following is a plus but not mandatory
- Budgetary Controls and Encumbrance Accounting
- Exposure to SCM and Project Portfolio Management applications
- 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 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.
