ERP Admin, Finance & Project Functional Lead (R5061)

ERP Admin, Finance & Project Functional Lead (R5061)

San Diego, California

Finance Division – Accounting /

Full Time Employee /

On-site

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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Job Description:

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:

Oracle Fusion Module Ownership

• General Ledger (GL)
• Accounts Payable (AP)
• Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Fixed Assets
• Cash Management
• Cost Accounting
• Project Portfolio Management (PPM)
• Revenue Management (if applicable)

Government & Compliance Responsibilities

• 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

Operational Leadership

• 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

$110,000 - $170,000 a year

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Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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