Job Title: Accounting Manager - Oracle Fusion (Implementation & Adoption Focus)
Job Description
We are seeking a hands-on Accounting Consultant with strong ERP implementation experience to support a critical transformation initiative. This individual will play a key role in the transition from PeopleSoft to Oracle Fusion, with a primary focus on driving adoption, improving usability for accounting teams, and ensuring accurate, audit-ready financial data.
This is a highly visible, consultant-style role ideal for someone who understands how accountants work, can identify system inefficiencies, and introduce practical solutions, shortcuts, and process improvements within Oracle Fusion.
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end Record to Report (R2R) activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close, while supporting a live ERP transition
Act as the accounting SME embedded within the Oracle Fusion implementation, partnering closely with finance and IT teams
Drive system adoption across accounting teams by identifying pain points, improving workflows, and introducing efficiencies and shortcuts within Oracle Fusion
Support the migration from PeopleSoft by leading general ledger reconciliations and validating data integrity across both systems
Assist with Chart of Accounts mapping and ensure alignment between legacy and future-state structures
Partner cross-functionally with upstream and downstream teams to resolve discrepancies, improve close timelines, and enhance overall process flow
Provide hands-on support during SIT/UAT testing, ensuring accounting outputs are accurate and aligned with expectations
Support key milestones including parallel close, cutover, and post-go-live stabilization
Maintain visibility into Payroll and Accounts Payable impacts and assist in troubleshooting system-related issues
Document R2R processes, controls, and accounting workflows within the Oracle Fusion environment, with a focus on scalability and user adoption
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
Strong experience owning month-end close and general ledger processes
Proven experience in Record to Report (R2R)
Hands-on experience with ERP implementations or system transformations (Oracle Fusion strongly preferred; PeopleSoft experience required)
Demonstrated ability to bridge accounting and systems-translating technical functionality into practical, user-friendly solutions
Experience helping teams adapt to new systems, including improving adoption and identifying process efficiencies
Exposure to Payroll and Accounts Payable within an integrated ERP environment
Strong analytical skills with the ability to reconcile, validate, and explain financial data across multiple systems
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, transformation-driven environment
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Oracle Fusion / Oracle Cloud implementations
Prior involvement in post-go-live stabilization and optimization
CPA and/or CISA credentials
Work Environment
On-site in Hanover, MD
Fast-paced, collaborative environment supporting a major ERP transformation initiative
Opportunity to work closely with accounting leadership and play a key role in improving system effectiveness and team efficiency
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hanover, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $80.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Hanover,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 27, 2026.
About Aston Carter
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
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