Title: Deputy Controller
Location: Remote
Client Industry: Higher Education
Compensation: $80 - $100/hr
We have partnered with our client in their search for a Deputy Controller. This Deputy Controller role partners closely with the Controller and the finance team to ensure effective financial reporting and internal controls. A major success factor is serving as the subject matter expert (SME) and liaison for Oracle Fusion within a higher education setting, ensuring the platform is fully leveraged. Success is measured by the optimization of financial processes and the smooth integration of Oracle Fusion capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Lead Oracle Fusion financials support and optimization efforts
Act as liaison between finance team and Oracle Fusion implementation teams
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting processes
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls within the Oracle Fusion environment
- Train and guide the finance team on best practices and platform capabilities
- Collaborate on aligning Oracle Fusion financials with institutional objectives
- Identify and resolve system issues impacting financial operations
- Support process improvements and efficiency gains using Oracle tools
Skills Required
- Oracle Fusion financials implementation experience in higher education
- Expertise in financial reporting and controls within Oracle Fusion
- Knowledge of higher education finance structures and practices
- Strong problem-solving in Oracle Fusion configuration and use cases
- Ability to translate financial needs into Oracle solutions
- Experience with finance process optimization projects
- Effective communication across technical and finance teams
- Understanding of regulatory compliance in financial reporting
- Experience with Oracle Fusion configurations and customizations
- Ability to train and mentor staff on Oracle Fusion features
- Familiarity with change management during system transitions
- Proven stakeholder management across departments
Education & Work Experience
- Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred
- 8+ years in financial roles, with system implementation experience (Oracle ERP)
- Experience with Oracle Fusion rollouts
- 3+ years in Higher Education finance roles
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