Oracle Associate Consultant

Performance Architects, Inc. (www.performancearchitects.com) is a fast-growing, leading business and technology consulting company that partners with our clients to initiate and sustain significant improvements in enterprise performance.
We are hiring team members for our Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) practice at various stages of professional development, including Associate Consultants. As a member of our Oracle EPM practice, you will be exposed to all phases of the project lifecycle and will have the opportunity to help shape the future of Performance Architects. Excellent advancement opportunities are available for a candidate with the right attitude, talents, and skills. This role requires hands-on expertise and participation in both business and technical analysis and solution development.
No prior consulting experience required: we're looking for sharp, motivated people who want to build a career in technology consulting, and we'll invest in training you!
Qualifications
One to three years of previous work experience in the business or IT field required
1-3 years of professional experience in finance, accounting, financial planning & analysis, data/business analytics, or software/IT — internships and co-ops count toward this (strongly preferred)
Exposure to enterprise systems, ERP/EPM tools, or financial modeling is a plus but not required
Prior experience with financial reporting, budgeting, consolidation, and accounting practices preferred
Experience in full consulting or IT project lifecycle (requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, and training)
Strong academic performance and demonstrated analytical ability (coursework, capstone projects, certifications)
Proper U.S. work authorization
Skills
Functional knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, close and consolidation, and/or account reconciliation
Strong quantitative and analytical thinking:comfortable working with numbers, budgets, or structured data
Solid Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables); familiarity with SQL, Python, or other scripting/data tools is a plus
Clear written and verbal communication: able to summarize findings for both technical and non-technical audiences
Eagerness to learn new software platforms and business processes quickly
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, especially when managing multiple tasks or deadlines
Collaborative mindset: comfortable working in team environments and interfacing with clients
Problem-solving orientation: curious, resourceful, and proactive about finding answers
Adaptability: comfortable in a fast-paced, client-facing consulting environment
Working knowledge in MS Office required
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
Integrity and honesty Proactive self-starter with a strong work ethic
Interest in entrepreneurship and innovation
Comfortable in dynamic, constantly changing environments
Excellent time management skills with the ability to multitask
Projects a composed professional image
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication / relationship-building skills
Effective working with diverse personalities Team player
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) During the Interview Process**
Performance Architects embraces the responsible use of AI and recognizes its value as a productivity and innovation tool in the workplace. However, during our interview and assessment process, we are evaluating each candidate's individual knowledge, experience, problem-solving abilities, and communication skills.
Candidates are prohibited from using AI-powered interview assistants, real-time answer generators, coaching tools, or any other technology designed to provide responses during interviews, technical assessments, or hiring evaluations unless explicitly authorized by the hiring team.
The use of such tools during any stage of the interview process will result in immediate disqualification from consideration for employment.
We look forward to learning more about you!
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.
Competitive base salary
Individual and company performance bonuses
Ongoing, formal technical and business skills training
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Employer sponsored LTD/STD insurance
Life insurance
401K plan
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid vacations and holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Financial Wellness Program
Flexible spending account
Parental leave
Referral program

Work arrangement
Yes