At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We’re a passionate, purpose-driven team that’s as committed to each other as we are to our customers.
We’ve spent over 80 years building a culture that puts people first. We believe in creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member’s journey. What fuels us? Our belief in the power of fun.
Here, you won’t just help customers gear up for their next adventure — you’ll launch one of your own. Whether you're starting out or leveling up, Academy is a place where fun can’t lose!
EducationBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or relevant field of study required.
Master’s degree preferred.
Relevant Oracle, cloud, enterprise architecture, project delivery, or professional certifications are a plus.
8+ years of experience in ERP solutions, enterprise applications, solution architecture, systems integration, or major systems implementation required.
5+ years of experience supporting Oracle Financial Systems preferred.
Experience designing and integrating solutions in cloud, hybrid cloud, and enterprise application environments required.
Direct experience with Oracle Cloud Financials modules, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, and Cash Management required.
Implementation experience with Oracle EBS and Oracle Cloud Financials required, including at least two full life cycle implementations.
Exposure to finance transformation programs, SOX compliance, audit controls, and governance frameworks required.
Retail industry experience preferred.
Ability to translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and supportable technical architecture and design specifications.
Ability to evaluate solution alternatives and make recommendations for balancing functionality, security, scalability, maintainability, and total cost of ownership.
Knowledge of Oracle Cloud Financials, Oracle EBS, ERP integrations, security, data flow, and enterprise application architecture.
Strong communication, stakeholder management, consensus-building, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Direct identification and recommendation of appropriate solutions, upgrades, replacements, or decommissioning options.
Translate business requirements into detailed, scalable, secure, and integrated technical architecture.
Participate in Architecture Review Board, Solution Review Board, and related governance processes.
Articulate architecture decisions and tradeoffs behind solution recommendations.
Contribute to enterprise architectural standards, reusable design patterns, principles, and governance practices.
Review financial business processes and translate them into scalable solution architecture recommendations.
Lead business analysis, solution design, integration design, security analysis, and change management activities.
Develop and maintain technical specifications and system documentation.
Support production stability, issue resolution, enhancements, and optimization activities.
Research technology trends and lead or support proofs of concept and innovation initiatives.
Lead discussions with project and business teams to document requirements and make solution recommendations.
Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties.
Regular in-office attendance is required.
Flexible work schedule to support business needs.
Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing professional staff behavior.
Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a relevant field
- 8+ years of experience in ERP solutions, enterprise applications, solution architecture, systems integration, or major systems implementation
- Experience designing and integrating solutions in cloud, hybrid cloud, and enterprise application environments
- Direct experience with Oracle Cloud Financials modules, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, and Cash Management
- Implementation experience with Oracle EBS and Oracle Cloud Financials, including at least two full life cycle implementations
- Exposure to finance transformation programs, SOX compliance, audit controls, and governance frameworks
- 5+ years of experience supporting Oracle Financial Systems
- Master's degree
- Relevant Oracle, cloud, enterprise architecture, project delivery, or professional certifications
- Retail industry experience
Academy Sports + Outdoors Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Academy Sports + Outdoors and has not been reviewed or approved by Academy Sports + Outdoors.
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Retirement Support — A dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6% and an employee stock purchase plan are consistently presented as core strengths. These features stand out within big-box retail and are frequently highlighted as valuable parts of total compensation.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A 20% merchandise discount, pay-on-demand access to wages, and tuition reimbursement provide tangible everyday value. Onsite gym access in Katy corporate/DC locations and vendor discount networks further enhance lifestyle perks.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, and defined maternity and parental leave are part of the standard package. Materials also indicate PTO availability for some part-time store roles in certain situations.
Academy Sports + Outdoors Insights
What We Do
At Academy Sports + Outdoors, we believe in the power of fun. And we believe in helping our customers have more of it. With a wide assortment of sporting and outdoors gear, Academy offers the best brands under one roof — curated to make the most of every budget. Day in and day out, our 20,000+ Team Members bring a sense of adventure, energy, and passion to work. Understanding our people and the things that matter to them has been at the core of Academy culture for over 80 years. We take pride in creating a workplace that values hard work, commitment, growth, and of course, FUN. Academy — headquartered in Katy, TX, a suburb of Houston — is one of the nation’s largest sporting goods and outdoor stores. We offer a broad assortment of quality hunting, fishing, and camping equipment and gear, as well as sports and leisure products, footwear, apparel, and much more. Originally founded in 1938 as a family business in Texas, Academy has grown to a wide network of stores across many states, with $6.8 billion in annual revenue.
