Oracle ARCS (Account Reconciliation Cloud Service)

This is a remote position.Job DescriptionSenior Consultant – Oracle ARCS (Account Reconciliation Cloud Service)Role SummaryWe are looking for a Senior Oracle ARCS Consultant to lead the design, configuration, and support of the Account Reconciliation Cloud Service within a Managed Services engagement. This role owns end-to-end ARCS delivery — from solution architecture and enhancements to incident resolution and stakeholder management — acting as the primary technical and functional expert for the client's reconciliation processes.Key ResponsibilitiesSolution OwnershipLead design, configuration, and optimization of ARCS: reconciliation types, formats, profiles, rules, workflows, and transaction matchingArchitect complex auto-reconciliation logic, matching rules, and tolerance frameworks for high-volume/high-risk accountsOwn the integration layer between ARCS and source systems (Oracle EBS/Fusion, SAP, other GL/ERP) using EPM Automate, Data Management/FDMEE, or REST APIsDrive continuous improvement — identify manual reconciliations for automation and reduce reconciliation cycle timeManaged Services DeliveryAct as L2/L3 escalation point for incidents, service requests, and change requests within SLAManage ticket queues, prioritize critical/period-end issues, and ensure root-cause resolution (not just workarounds)Support month-end/quarter-end/year-end close cycles, monitoring reconciliation completion status and driving exception resolution with business usersOwn change management for configuration updates, enhancements, and minor CRs, including impact assessment and testingCoordinate quarterly Oracle patches/updates — assess impact, test in non-prod, and manage regression testingGovernance & Stakeholder ManagementPresent service performance, open risks, and improvement roadmap in governance calls (weekly/monthly)Maintain SOX-compliant documentation: configuration records, SOPs, RACI, and audit evidence for reconciliation controlsMentor junior team members/analysts on ARCS configuration and support processesLiaise directly with client Controllership, R2R, and IT teams as a trusted advisorRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Information Systems (CA/CPA/MBA a plus)6–10 years in finance systems, with 4+ years hands-on Oracle ARCS implementation and support experienceProven experience delivering under a Managed Services / Shared Services model with SLA accountabilityStrong grasp of GL accounting, balance sheet reconciliation, and close processesHands-on expertise in Oracle EPM Cloud suite (ARCS; exposure to FCCS/EPBCS/TRCS a plus)Proficient in Data Management/FDMEE, EPM Automate, and integration troubleshootingWorking knowledge of SQL for data validation and issue diagnosisExperience supporting SOX/internal audit reconciliation controlsStrong stakeholder management and client-facing communications skillsPreferred SkillsOracle ARCS/EPM certificationExperience leading ARCS implementations or migrations (not just support)Exposure to RPA or broader R2R/Finance Transformation initiativesPrior experience in a global delivery/GBS environment supporting multi-geography clientsITIL familiarity (incident/change/problem management) Originally posted on Himalayas