We are seeking a Finance & Projects Functional Lead to own and optimize Oracle Fusion Financials and Project Portfolio Management (PPM) in a regulated aerospace & defense manufacturing environment. This role will ensure financial accuracy, government contract compliance, and scalable project accounting processes across the enterprise.
This individual will serve as the primary functional authority for cost accounting, project billing, and revenue recognition within Oracle Fusion.
You must have experience leading an Oracle Fusion implementation at scale.
What you'll do:
- General Ledger (GL)
- Accounts Payable (AP)
- Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Fixed Assets
- Cash Management
- Cost Accounting
- Project Portfolio Management (PPM)
- Revenue Management (if applicable)
- Support DCAA audit requirements
- Manage indirect rate structures and cost pools
- Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS cost principles
- Support government contract billing accuracy
- Oversee subledger-to-GL reconciliation integrity
- Lead financial process design workshops
- Drive quarterly Oracle update impact analysis
- Partner with Finance leadership during close cycles
- Define and validate UAT scenarios
- Identify and remediate system control gaps
- Leverage Oracle Cloud’s embedded AI/ML capabilities (e.g., predictive analytics, intelligent automation, and anomaly detection) to enhance business processes, improve data-driven decision-making, and drive operational efficiency.
Required qualifications:
- 8+ years of ERP financial systems experience
- Deep understanding of cost accounting and project accounting
- Experience in government contracting or regulated manufacturing
- Hands-on Oracle Fusion Financials experience is a must
Preferred qualifications:
- DCAA audit exposure
- CPA or equivalent certification
- Experience supporting revenue recognition (ASC 606)
- Oracle Cloud Certification highly desired
- Strong background in manufacturing cost accounting
Success Metrics:
- On-time and accurate financial close
- Clean audit results
- Reduced manual journal entries
- Stable project billing operations
- High user adoption and minimal workarounds
Skills Required
- 8+ years of ERP financial systems experience
- Experience leading an Oracle Fusion implementation at scale
- Hands-on Oracle Fusion Financials experience
- Deep understanding of cost accounting and project accounting
- Experience in government contracting or regulated manufacturing
- DCAA audit exposure
- CPA or equivalent certification
- Experience supporting revenue recognition (ASC 606)
- Oracle Cloud Certification
- Strong background in manufacturing cost accounting
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What We Do
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide.
Why Work With Us
What makes Shield AI special is our people. We unlock the power of autonomy, and in the face of overwhelming odds and challenges, we find ways to win and make a difference for our customers. We bring together software, AI, and aerospace engineering disciplines to deploy the most intelligent aviation capabilities in the world.
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