Financial Systems Administrator - Oracle Fusion

The Financial Systems Administrator is responsible for overseeing and optimizing Portillos’ financial systems by implementing best practices and ensuring system reliability and performance. This role primarily supports the Oracle Cloud platform while maintaining involvement in all financially integrated systems. Key responsibilities include installing, configuring, patching, upgrading, and maintaining the company’s Oracle applications and related technologies.

Hybrid and located in the Chicago, IL suburb of Oak Brook, IL. Candidate must be able to commute to Oak Brook, IL.

This individual will lead the change management processes that support ongoing system enhancements and business operations, partnering closely with Accounting and Finance to ensure data integrity and system accuracy. They will also manage performance and accountability of a third-party service provider, ensuring timely support ticket resolution, proactive feature adoption, and alignment with Oracle’s roadmap and strategic goals.

The Financial Systems Administrator serves as the subject matter expert (SME) for Oracle Cloud, driving system adoption, continuous improvement, reporting accuracy, and successful release management across all financial platforms.

Hybrid position based at the Portillo’s Restaurant Support Center in Oakbrook, Illinois with on-site presence required Tuesday through Thursday.

• Perform general administrative duties across multiple SaaS Financial Systems including access management and user support
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure financial and system activities/tasks and deliverables are completed accurately and on time
• Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements including but not limited to automating manual processes and optimizing data delivery within the Oracle Cloud Environment
• Develop clear and effective communications to keep management and Restaurant Support Center team members informed on system performance and project status
• Partner with functional business leads to prioritize system enhancements, reporting needs, and issue resolution

This position reports to the Director, Business Systems IT. The Financial Systems Administrator interacts with senior leadership, Operations, People, Legal, Payroll and Accounting/Finance, Marketing, and Information Technology members.

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, Math, Finance, Information Technology, or related field

• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience administering Oracle Cloud solutions
• Proven success in leading the configuration, development, implementation, and optimization of Oracle Cloud Solutions
• Strong understanding of SOX compliance and internal control requirements
• Working knowledge of setup of ETL processes and integration setup
• Familiarity with cloud-based solutions (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Proficiency in SQL Server and relational databases
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with strong project management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Experience in a highly collaborative fast-paced environment with local and remote teams
• Skilled in gathering, analyzing, and consolidating information to support business decisions
• Proven ability to manage and hold external vendors accountable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience developing reports, documentation, policies, and procedures
• Strategic thinker with a track record of translating ideas into practical, successful execution

• Occasional travel may be required for participation in Oracle conferences, user groups, and professional forums to maintain current knowledge of best practices, product enhancements, and industry trends

• Oracle Cloud Financials certifications

• Experience supporting multi-unit operations,…