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ERP Admin, Finance & Project Functional Lead (R5061)

San DiegoOn-siteFull-time

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Finance & Projects Functional Lead responsible for owning Oracle Fusion Financials and Project Portfolio Management in an aerospace/defense manufacturing setting, ensuring government contract compliance and scalable project accounting processes.

About this role

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Finance & Projects Functional Lead to own and optimize Oracle Fusion Financials and Project Portfolio Management (PPM) in a regulated aerospace & defense manufacturing environment. This role will ensure financial accuracy, government contract compliance, and scalable project accounting processes across the enterprise.

This individual will serve as the primary functional authority for cost accounting, project billing, and revenue recognition within Oracle Fusion.

What you'll do:

Oracle Fusion Module Ownership
  • General Ledger (GL)
  • Accounts Payable (AP)
  • Accounts Receivable (AR)
  • Fixed Assets
  • Cash Management
  • Cost Accounting
  • Project Portfolio Management (PPM)
  • Revenue Management (if applicable)
    • Government & Compliance Responsibilities
  • Support DCAA audit requirements
  • Manage indirect rate structures and cost pools
  • Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS cost principles
  • Support government contract billing accuracy
  • Oversee subledger-to-GL reconciliation integrity
    • Operational Leadership
  • Lead financial process design workshops
  • Drive quarterly Oracle update impact analysis
  • Partner with Finance leadership during close cycles
  • Define and validate UAT scenarios
  • Identify and remediate system control gaps
  • Leverage Oracle Cloud’s embedded AI/ML capabilities (e.g., predictive analytics, intelligent automation, and anomaly detection) to enhance business processes, improve data-driven decision-making, and drive operational efficiency.

    • Required qualifications:

  • 8+ years of ERP financial systems experience
  • Deep understanding of cost accounting and project accounting
  • Experience in government contracting or regulated manufacturing
  • Hands-on Oracle Fusion Financials experience

    • Preferred qualifications:

  • DCAA audit exposure
  • CPA or equivalent certification
  • Experience supporting revenue recognition (ASC 606)
  • Oracle Cloud Certification
  • Strong background in manufacturing cost accounting

    • Success Metrics:

  • On-time and accurate financial close
  • Clean audit results
  • Reduced manual journal entries
  • Stable project billing operations
  • High user adoption and minimal workarounds

    • Skills

    Accounts Payable (AP)Accounts Receivable (AR)Anomaly DetectionASC 606 Revenue RecognitionAutomationCash ManagementCost AccountingDCAA Audit ExperienceFAR/DFARS ComplianceFixed AssetsGeneral Ledger (GL)Government ContractingInternal ControlsManufacturing Cost AccountingOracle Cloud AI/ML CapabilitiesOracle Fusion FinancialsPredictive AnalyticsProject Portfolio Management (PPM)Revenue ManagementSubledger To GL ReconciliationUAT Scenario Planning

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