[Remote] Financial Systems Senior Business Process Lead - PPM (Oracle Fusion)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BDO USA is a leading accounting and advisory organization, and they are seeking a Senior Business Process Lead for Project Portfolio Management (PPM). This role is responsible for identifying business process capability gaps and standardizing processes while collaborating with IT teams to ensure effective delivery of Oracle ERP-enabled capabilities.ResponsibilitiesServes as the Financial Systems SME and business process lead for the PPM workstream, partnering with the business process owner/SME(s) who retain operational process ownershipPartners collaboratively with the business process owner/SME(s) to validate process intent, confirm operational feasibility, and ensure changes are adopted effectivelyTranslates business SME input into clear outcomes, requirements intent, and acceptance criteria; drive timely decisions to avoid delivery delaysMaintains knowledge of current-state and target-state PPM processes, key policies, reporting needs, and control expectationsDevelops and maintains business process maps (BPMN)Develops and execute test scenarios/scripts (/UAT) and validate fixesContributes to training materials, jobs aids, SOPs and OGLDefines target-state business capabilities and process outcomes for PPM applications (e.g., project accounting outcomes)Maintains the business capability requirements (what/why) and business value ranking to inform the ERP Product & Delivery team that retains accountability for delivery sequencing. Defines measurable success metrics and partner on value realization reporting (cycle time, quality, adoption, compliance outcomes)Leads discovery with Finance/Operations stakeholders to capture business needs, pain points and desired outcomes. Drafts business requirements intent and business acceptance criteria, including controls/audit evidence needs, reporting impacts, and data integrity considerationsPartners with IT ERP Product /Delivery teams who finalize the Functional Design Document (FDD); Collaborates with IT ERP Product Delivery teams who finalize the Technical Design Document (TDD) and those technical designs trace back to approved business requirement intentServes as the business process SME lead for PPM/ demand items in ServiceNow. Ensure required intake fields are complete (i.e. outcomes, value driver, draft acceptance criteria, UAT owner, reporting impact)Collaborates with IT ERP Product Delivery Team t that a ServiceNow item has a linked ADO number and remains traceable through delivery and validationBusiness impact assessment for quarterly Oracle releases and firm-led changes (process impacts, training/comms needs, reporting impacts, Finance compliance considerations)Coordinates validation/UAT approach in partnership with FS PM & IT ERP Product Management and ensure validation evidence is captured in ServiceNowProvides business readiness sign-off for releases impacting PPM processes; partner with IT ERP Product Delivery Team, who owns technical readiness and deployment executionTranslates Finance internal/external audit, compliance, and risk needs into business requirements and acceptance criteria for PPM/ processes/modulesPartners with Finance Compliance & Internal Audit to ensure business requirements include evidence expectations and auditabilityAdvocates for control automation and standardized reporting by specifying control outcomes and reporting needs; IT determines technical implementationParticipates in the ERP vendor discussions for the PPM/ pillar by coordinating ongoing touchpoints with vendor and community product groups advocating for functionality enhancements in the product that represents functionality to better align with the firm’s business strategy, operating model and representing Accounting/Assurance/Tax Professional Services industryAssists with the development and submission of Oracle enhancement requests and supporting artifacts (use cases, impact statements, prioritization rationale)Other duties as requiredSkillsBachelor's degree and five (5) or more years of experience working with Oracle PPM Cloud Applications, required or High School Diploma or GED equivalent and nine (9) or more years of experience working with Oracle PPM Cloud Applications, requiredProficient in the use of Oracle Cloud ERP, specifically PPM, requiredProficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, requiredSuperior verbal and written communication skillsGood technical and data analysis skillsCapable of working and communicating effectively with professionals at all levelsAble to work in a deadline-driven environment, and handle multiple projects/tasks with attention to detailAble to multi-task while working independently or within a group environmentSuperior analytical and diagnostic skills, with the ability to apply analysis in determining appropriate next stepsExcellent computer skills with the aptitude to learn new software applicationsSuperior customer service skillsPositive attitude and willingness to learnStrong interest in accounting, finance and systemsBachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or, preferredMaster's degree, preferredExperience working within a professional services firm such as accounting, financial services, business advisory, marketing and/or banking industries, preferredProficient in the use of Business Intelligence Reporting Tools (i.e. OneStream, Hyperion), preferredBenefitsBDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team.The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits• offerings.The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.” Click here to find out more!Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.Company OverviewBDO USA renders taxation, audit, assurance, advisory, and business outsourcing services to companies across all sectors of the economy. It was founded in 1910, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.bdo.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipBDO USA has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 5 in 2026, 92 in 2025, 101 in 2024, 119 in 2023, 151 in 2022, 105 in 2021, 199 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.