Oracle EPM Center of Excellence Lead

Oracle EPM Center of Excellence (COE) Lead1

About the role

We are hiring a CA/CPA-qualified Oracle EPM leader to run our US Oracle EPM COE. You will own solution architecture and oversight across all EPM engagements, advise CFOs and Controllers, and stay 50–60% billable while leading presales, account growth and new go-to-market (GTM) offerings.

Key responsibilities

COE leadership and capability

• Build and run the Oracle EPM COE: methodology, accelerators, reference architectures and delivery standards.
• Build team capability through hiring, mentoring, training paths and Oracle EPM Cloud certifications.
• Track Oracle quarterly releases and turn new features into offerings.

Solution oversight and delivery (50–60% billable)

• Provide solution oversight for all EPM engagements: design reviews, quality gates and risk escalation.
• Act as hands-on lead architect for FCCS, ARCS, EPBCS, FDMEE / Data Integration and Tax Reporting.
• Lead Hyperion on-premise to EPM Cloud migrations.

Client value and account growth

• Advise CFOs, Controllers and Tax Directors on close, consolidation, reconciliation and planning.
• Find opportunities to add value in active engagements and lead value-based discussions tied to finance outcomes such as faster close, lower cost and stronger compliance.
• Grow existing accounts through new modules, phase-2 roadmaps and managed services.

Presales and GTM

• Lead presales: discovery, solution design, demos, estimates, proposals and SOWs.
• Take new GTM offerings to market (e.g. Fast Close, Hyperion-to-Cloud, EPM managed services) to drive leads.
• Work with sales, marketing, alliances and Oracle partner teams on campaigns, events and pipeline.

Required qualifications

• CA (Chartered Accountant) or CPA (Certified Public Accountant), with a strong grounding in financial accounting, consolidation (US GAAP / IFRS) and the financial close.
• 15+ years of experience overall, including 10+ years in Oracle Hyperion / EPM and 5+ years in Oracle EPM Cloud.
• Hands-on, expert-level experience with FCCS, ARCS, EPBCS and FDMEE / Data Integration.
• Working knowledge of tax accounting: income tax provision (ASC 740 / IAS 12), deferred taxes and tax reporting.
• Led at least 8–10 full-lifecycle Oracle EPM Cloud implementations as solution architect or engagement lead.
• Proven experience working directly with CFOs, Controllers and senior finance leaders.
• Track record in presales: solutioning, estimation, proposals, orals and closing deals.
• Proven ability to grow existing accounts and contribute to new revenue.
• Experience leading and mentoring consulting teams, including onshore–offshore delivery models.
• Excellent executive communication, storytelling and presentation skills.
• Willing to meet a 50–60% billability target and travel as needed.

Preferred qualifications

• Oracle Cloud EPM certifications (FCCS, ARCS, Planning, Data Management).
• Experience with TRCS, Narrative Reporting, PCMCS, EPM Automate, Groovy and REST APIs.
• Big 4 / Tier-1 consulting or corporate controllership background.
• Experience building packaged GTM offerings or industry accelerators.
• Funded Oracle certifications and continuous learning.
• Comprehensive health, retirement and paid time off benefits.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries of the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Additional compensation may include benefits, discretionary bonuses, and equity