Oracle Cloud Reconciliations (ARC) - Lead Consultant

Description

Lead Consultant – Oracle Cloud Reconciliations (ARC)

JOB SUMMARY:

A Lead Consultant at Argano is a highly experienced professional in the consulting family responsible for managing mid to large-size client engagements and contributing to the growth and development of the consulting practice. They provide expert advice, guidance, and solutions related to technology to businesses and organizations. They are indirect mentors in other areas and grades. Their goal is to help clients optimize their technology infrastructure, processes, and strategies to achieve their business objectives more efficiently and effectively. Lead consultants work with security, data and crisis management, and should demonstrate exceptional knowledge of technology to deliver quality work that will drive customer satisfaction with excellent communication skills and with the ability to work well within a team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead mid to large-size and complex consulting projects simultaneously

Develop and implement long-term client strategies

Lead implementations by gathering system and business requirements, designing and building cloud-based Reconciliations solutions from end-to-end

Lead other technical team members in the delivery of EPM/BI solutions while providing leading practice business process solutions to customers

Fill the role as both a function and technical expert as a part of a team and/or independently with no supervision

Act as the primary point of contact for clients. Effectively communicate with clients, team members, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Keep all parties informed about project progress, challenges, and changes.

Collaborate with clients to understand their business objectives, challenges, and technology requirements. Conduct thorough assessments to identify areas where technology can drive improvements and efficiencies.

Provide expert advice on technology solutions and tools that can enhance the client's operations. Help clients make informed decisions about adopting and implementing new technologies.

Offer on-going technical support to address any issues or concerns that arise after implementation

Continuously monitor the performance of implemented solutions to identify areas for improvement or optimization. Provide recommendations for updates, upgrades, or modifications as needed.

MINIMUM AND/OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, etc.

MBA, relevant Master's Degree or PhD

EXPERIENCE:

5 – 10 years of consulting experience or in a related field

Experience Leading 5 – 6 different, full-lifecycle Oracle Reconciliations (ARC or ARM) projects

Expert knowledge of the Oracle Cloud EPM Account Reconciliation (ARC) tool required

Experience leading functional and technical design sessions, with hands-on experience implementing Oracle Account Reconciliation (ARC) solutions

Experience leading a team of consultants and properly managing deliverables

Experience in developing standard reconciliations & transaction matching reconciliation models required

Experience with Data Exchange/Management and loading data required

Experience in developing custom ARC dashboards is a plus

Experience with Oracle Financial Consolidation & Close (FCC) and Tax Reporting (TRC) are a plus

Candidate should be teachable with a strong desire to learn and expand the current knowledge base

Preferred consulting experience in a similar role in a professional services firm or industry experience at a strategic level is required.

In-depth knowledge of the relevant technologies and systems

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Oracle Enterprise Performance Management Cloud Service Implementation Specialist – preferred

Oracle Account Reconciliation Certified Implementation Specialist (Current Year) – preferred

Oracle Financial Consolidation and Close Certified Implementation Specialist (Current Year) – preferred

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Communication: Proficient in English written and verbal communication. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with clients, team members, and stakeholders.

Complex Project Management: Lead Consultants are responsible for leading multiple complex projects, necessitating exceptional project management skills.

Thought Leadership: Providing thought-leadership and industry expertise is critical in this role.

Client Acquisition: Resource should have strong business development skills in acquiring new clients and expanding existing relationships.

Mentorship and Coaching: Indirectly developing and coaching junior and mid-level consultants is a significant responsibility.

Strategic Vision: Lead Consultants should contribute to the team's strategic vision and decision-making.

Executive Presence: The ability to interact effectively with senior client executives is important.