Oracle Cost Management Functional Lead

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. Drive design and governance of manufacturing cost and intercompany processes across ERP platforms .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeTemple • Texas • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in manufacturing cost accounting and inventory management, with a strong focus on Oracle Cost Management, Inventory, and WIP/Manufacturing systems. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, standardize processes, and drive continuous improvement in cost transparency and governance.

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Oracle Cost ManagementManufacturing Cost AccountingIntercompany Accounting FrameworksCross-Functional LeadershipStandard Costing Methodologies

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Hard Skills

Cost AccountingInventory ValuationWIP/Job CostingCost Rollup ProcessesVariance AnalysisMulti-Currency TransactionsSLA Rule DesignCost Update ProcessesAbsorption CostingAutomated Invoicing

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsStakeholder InfluenceMentoringCollaborationTraining

Tools & Technologies

Oracle EBSOracle CloudManufacturing Execution SystemsSubledger AccountingGeneral Ledger

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACMA

Industry Keywords

Global Standard Costing ModelsLean ManufacturingSix SigmaTransfer PricingM&A Integration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive design and governance of manufacturing cost and intercompany processes across ERP platforms
Own the end-to-end design and roadmap for cost and inventory accounting capabilities across plants and business units
Partner with Plant Finance, Corporate Control, Operations, and IT to standardize processes and improve cost transparency
Lead manufacturing cost and inventory accounting processes in Oracle EBS and/or Oracle Cloud
Define and govern standard costing frameworks, cost elements, overhead structures, resource/activity rates, and cost roll practices
Lead design of WIP accounting, job costing, and variance models
Drive continuous improvement in cost and inventory processes
Provide functional leadership for projects, enhancements, and rollouts, including planning, impact assessment, and testing strategy
Support month-end and year-end close governance for manufacturing cost and inventory
Own intercompany manufacturing and trading design, including pricing, cost flows, COGS recognition, inventory flows, settlement, and reconciliation
Align system design with transfer pricing policies and global inventory strategies
Establish controls and automation for intercompany balancing, eliminations, and consolidated reporting
Support multi-currency intercompany transactions and compliance documentation
Design and maintain intercompany reconciliation frameworks
Lead cross-functional workshops and translate business objectives into functional designs and Oracle configurations
Oversee configuration for Oracle Cost Management, Inventory, WIP/Manufacturing, and SLA rules
Collaborate with technical teams on architecture, integrations, and data strategies
Partner with Finance and Operations on make-vs-buy, outsourcing, and contract manufacturing scenarios
Mentor analysts and key users on Oracle cost accounting best practices
Develop functional documentation, process maps, and training materials
Serve as escalation point for complex cost accounting issues and system defects
Build organizational expertise through knowledge transfer, training, and coaching
Stay current on Oracle product roadmaps, manufacturing cost accounting practices, and industry trends

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, or related field
6-8 years of ERP-based financial systems experience
At least 5+ years focused primarily on manufacturing cost accounting and inventory in a multi-plant environment
Deep knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting, including global standard costing models, overhead allocation, WIP/job costing, inventory valuation, and intercompany cost flows
Extensive hands-on experience with Oracle Cost Management, Inventory, and WIP/Manufacturing in Oracle EBS (R12) and/or Oracle Cloud
Experience designing SLA rules for cost and intercompany
Experience designing and supporting intercompany manufacturing and trading flows
Experience in multi-entity/multi-currency environments and complex reconciliations between subledger and GL
Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, influence stakeholders, and standardize processes across sites or business units
Strong understanding of standard costing, actual costing, and weighted average costing methodologies
Experience with cost rollup and cost update processes across multi-level BOMs
Knowledge of material, labor, overhead, and outside processing cost elements
Experience with manufacturing variance analysis and root-cause investigation
Knowledge of absorption costing and period-end close procedures for manufacturing
Expertise in Oracle Costing (CMC), Inventory (INV), Work in Process (WIP), Bills of Material (BOM), General Ledger, and Subledger Accounting (SLA)
Experience with intercompany accounting frameworks, automated invoicing, settlements, eliminations, and transfer pricing methodologies
Knowledge of manufacturing execution systems (MES) and shop floor data collection integration with Oracle Financials
Strong analytical skills and track record using cost and variance analysis to drive improvements
Advanced degree or certification (CPA, CMA) preferred
Preferred experience in global manufacturing, Oracle Cloud implementations or EBS migrations, discrete or process manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, APC/PLM integration, transfer pricing documentation, and M&A integration

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and life insurance
Company-paid short- and long-term disability
FSAs and dependent care options
Vision and legal benefits
Gym discounts and wellness clinics
Tuition reimbursement for you and your dependents
Clear paths to promotion and internal mobility
Training, coaching, and mentorship
Development programs to support your goals
Paid vacation and holidays in your first year
Work-life balance
Professional development opportunities and growth path within financial systems and manufacturing finance
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package