Description
Company Description:
Aspida is a tech-driven, nimble insurance carrier. Backed by Ares Management Corporation, a leading global alternative asset manager, we offer simple and secure retirement solutions and annuity products with speed and precision. More than that, we’re in the business of protecting dreams; those of our partners, our producers, and especially our clients. Our suite of products, available through our elegant and intuitive digital platform, focuses on secure, stable retirement solutions with attractive features and downside protection. A subsidiary of Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) acts as the dedicated investment manager, capital solutions and corporate development partner to Aspida. For more information, please visit www.aspida.com or follow them on LinkedIn.
Who We Are:
Sometimes, a group of people come together and create something amazing. They don’t let egos get in the way. They don’t settle for the status quo, and they don’t complain when things get tough. Instead, they see a common vision for the future and each person makes an unspoken commitment to building that future together. That’s the culture, the moxie, and the story of Aspida.
Our business focuses on annuities and life insurance. At first, it might not sound flashy, but that’s why we’re doing things differently than everyone else in our industry. We’re dedicated to developing data-driven tech solutions, providing amazing customer experiences, and applying an entrepreneurial spirit to everything we do. Our work ethic is built on three main tenets: Get $#!+ Done, Do It with Moxie, and Have Fun. If this sounds like the place for you, read on, and then apply at aspida.com/careers.
What We Are Looking For:
Aspida is seeking a skilled, self-motivated, and independent ERP professional for the role of Oracle ERP Manager. The Oracle EPM Manager leads the functional design, configuration, and support of Oracle Fusion Cloud applications (primarily Financials) across the organization. This role manages a distributed, overseas team of functional analysts and third-party consultants, ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions, effective support operations, and continuous improvement of Oracle Fusion capabilities. The position reports to the Director, Financial Systems, and serves as a key liaison between business stakeholders, IT, and external implementation partners. This role reports to the to the Director of Finance Systems and is required to be onsite at our Durham office 3 days a week.
What You Will Do:
Functional Oracle Fusion Ownership
- Serve as the functional subject matter expert for Oracle Fusion Cloud modules (e.g., General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Cash Management, Procurement, or other relevant modules).
- Lead requirements gathering, functional design, configuration, and testing for enhancements, projects, and quarterly Oracle releases.
- Translate business requirements into functional specifications and oversee their technical implementation in partnership with IT/technical teams.
- Own the functional roadmap for Oracle Fusion applications, identifying opportunities to improve processes, automate workflows, and increase system adoption.
Project & Release Management
- Manage project plans, timelines, and deliverables for Oracle Fusion-related initiatives, including new module rollouts, integrations, and process improvements.
- Coordinate Oracle quarterly update testing and regression testing cycles with the team and business stakeholders.
- Manage relationships with Oracle and third-party implementation/consulting partners, including contract deliverables and SOWs.
Support & Governance
- Oversee day-to-day functional support operations across the financial systems landscape — including Oracle Fusion (GL, AP, Procurement, Cash Management) and other finance-related applications and integrations — ensuring timely resolution of incidents and service requests (SLAs/KPIs).
- Establish and enforce change control, configuration governance, and documentation standards across all financial systems, not limited to Oracle Fusion.
- Partner with the Director, Financial Systems, on budget planning, resource forecasting, and reporting on team performance and project status across the broader financial systems portfolio.
- Monitor the health and performance of interfaces and integrations between Oracle Fusion and other upstream/downstream financial systems (e.g., banking platforms, expense management, tax, treasury, or reporting tools), coordinating with relevant system owners as needed.
- Support audit, compliance, and internal controls requirements as they relate to financial systems configuration, access, and data integrity..
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Act as the primary point of contact between Finance business users, IT, and external consultants for Oracle Fusion functional matters.
- Present project updates, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership as needed.
- Ensure alignment between global process standards and local/regional business requirements where applicable.
What We Provide:
- Salaried, DOE
- Relocation available
- Full-Time
- Full Benefits Package Available
What We Believe:
Not sure if you meet every qualification? We still encourage you to apply! We value inclusivity, welcoming candidates from diverse backgrounds, including non-traditional paths. Unique experiences enrich our team, and the willingness to dream big makes you an exceptional candidate!
At Aspida Financial Services, LLC, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As such, Aspida does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.
Requirements
What We Require:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 7+ years of experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications (Financials preferred), including at least 3+ years in a functional lead or managerial capacity.
- Demonstrated experience managing teams and/or consultants located in different time zones/geographies.
- Strong knowledge of Oracle Fusion Financials modules configuration, testing, and support processes.
- Experience managing full project lifecycles, including requirements gathering, design, testing, and deployment.
- Excellent communication skills, with experience presenting to and influencing senior stakeholders.
- Strong vendor/consultant management experience, including SOW and deliverable oversight.
Preferred Qualifications
- Oracle Fusion certifications in relevant Financials modules.
- Experience with Oracle Fusion integrations (e.g., OIC, FBDI/ADFdi, REST/SOAP APIs).
- Experience with Agile or hybrid project management methodologies.
- Prior experience in a shared services or global business services (GBS) environment.
- Familiarity with related Oracle Cloud modules (Procurement, Financial Management) a plus.