Senior Functional Oracle Analyst

Senior Functional Oracle Analyst

Job Description

CoStar Group Company Intro:

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world's real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.

We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers. We've continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors. We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.

Role Description:

At CoStar Group, our finance group centralizes transaction processes, providing accurate reporting, financial resolutions, and proper forecasting analysis. Joining the team offers access to financial specializations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash and asset management, client contracts and billing, and revenue recognition.

The Oracle Cloud Functional Resource is responsible for the Oracle Cloud ERP (Fusion) system and integrations, with specific focus on Record to Report (R2R) and Procure to Pay (P2P) processes. This is a hands-on functional position responsible for the design, configuration, and deployment of Oracle Cloud Financial modules to support business operations and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Responsibilities :

• Lead the Functional Workstream of Oracle Cloud R2R and P2P implementation projects as part of the larger implementation team
• Understand all existing Oracle Cloud ERP Fusion services/capabilities/configurations for General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable, Procurement, Cash Management, and related financial modules
• Expert understanding of both standard Oracle Cloud R2R and P2P functional capabilities as well as the chosen/configured and enhanced capabilities made part of the CoStar implementation
• Support the Oracle Cloud ERP Technical Workstream Lead as it relates to integrations and other CEMLI objects
• Recommend best practices in leveraging Oracle ERP technology to meet day-to-day business needs as well as scaling and automating for volume and growth
• Provide significant input/guidance into the planning and leadership in the implementation of Oracle R2R processes including General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Cash Management, Financial Reporting, and Accounting Hub
• Lead P2P implementation including Procurement, Accounts Payable, Supplier Management, and Expense Management modules
• Lead project team members as well as share individual subject matter expertise
• Perform International Oracle implementation in both P2P and R2R.
• Perform a wide array of tasks, including leading strategic meetings with project stakeholders through very tactical hands-on implementation tasks
• Participate and provide guidance in general project efforts such as business analysis, system design, business process re-engineering, quality assurance and change management
• Gather business requirements through business process workshops and document detailed requirements for client approval
• Conduct Conference Room Pilots (CRP) and coordinate User Acceptance Testing
• Develop/Validate unit test scripts and functional design documents
• Provide Go-Live preparation, cut-over support, end-user training as needed and post-production support
• Work with Oracle to resolve service requests and technical issues
• Act as primary point of contact for clients and effectively communicate with stakeholders throughout project lifecycle
• Collaborate with offshore functional and technical teams as needed for all project deliverables

Basic Qualifications :

• BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or Engineering from an accredited, not-for-profit University or College
• A track record of commitment to prior employers
• 10+ years of experience as Oracle Functional consultant with specific expertise in R2R and P2P processes
• 6+ years direct hands-on experience implementing Oracle Cloud ERP (Fusion) - General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable, Procurement, Cash Management, Expenses, and Accounting Hub on a global scale
• At least 5+ Oracle Cloud Financials end-to-end implementations, working as Financials track lead
• Prior implementation experience (prefer two cycles) of Oracle Cloud ERP (Fusion) R2R and P2P modules
• Experience with defining requirements for Oracle Integration Cloud Service (OIC) integrations
• Experience with Financial Reporting Studio and BI Publisher
• Experience testing ERP application instances to successfully validate application setups, including input to test plans, test scenarios, and test scripts
• Experience with data conversions and ERP integrations (such as Workday, Concur, legacy AP systems) to Oracle applications
• Experience operating in an IT Controls / SOX environment
• Strong consulting experience and business analytical skills to gather and document business requirements, leading fit-gap analysis, business process designs, managing conference room pilots (CRPs)
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple task assignments
• Previous experience working in IT companies or professional services firms

Preferred Qualifications :

• MBA, or relevant master's degree
• CPA certification or equivalent strongly preferred
• Relevant Oracle specialist certifications strongly preferred
• Strong finance business process experience and acumen with R2R and P2P cycles
• Wide range of accounting experiences such as Chart of accounts redesign, proven financial reporting experience and Multi Org / Multi Currency experience.
• Experience implementing Oracle for International Countries (UK/Europe/Australia/Japan etc.)
• The ability to develop creative and breakthrough solutions to resolving product implementation and integration obstacles
• Ability to articulate and clearly communicate complex problems and solutions in a simple, logical and impactful manner
• Knowledge of EPM products (Planning/ARM/FCCS) is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of and experience addressing a broad range of accounting matters, ensuring processing in compliance with established internal controls
• Analytical approach with the ability to correctly grasp and communicate data as well as analyze and reconcile accounts
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion
• Display initiative with limited direction and ability to lead teams
• Excellent organization, presentation, and communication skills
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations at a high growth company
• Be goal-oriented and manage multiple responsibilities, adjust to changing priorities and excel in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work within a team environment as well as an individual contributor

What's in it for you?

When you join CoStar Group, you'll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed.

We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter-office exchange program.

Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
• Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
• Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family
• Commuter and parking benefits
• 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent), with yoga studio, Pelotons, personal training, group exercise classes
• Access to CoStar Group's Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups
• Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks

We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing