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Company: Academy Sports + Outdoors
Location: Katy, TX
Career Level: Mid-Senior Level
Industries: Retail, Wholesale, Apparel

Description

Who We Are

At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We're a passionate, purpose-driven team that's as committed to each other as we are to our customers.

We've spent over 80 years building a culture that puts people first. We believe in creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member's journey. What fuels us? Our belief in the power of fun.

Here, you won't just help customers gear up for their next adventure — you'll launch one of your own. Whether you're starting out or leveling up, Academy is a place where fun can't lose!  

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or relevant field of study required.

  • Master's degree preferred.

  • Relevant Oracle, cloud, enterprise architecture, project delivery, or professional certifications are a plus.

Work Experiences
  • 8+ years of experience in ERP solutions, enterprise applications, solution architecture, systems integration, or major systems implementation required.

  • 5+ years of experience supporting Oracle Financial Systems preferred.

  • Experience designing and integrating solutions in cloud, hybrid cloud, and enterprise application environments required.

  • Direct experience with Oracle Cloud Financials modules, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, and Cash Management required.

  • Implementation experience with Oracle EBS and Oracle Cloud Financials required, including at least two full life cycle implementations.

  • Exposure to finance transformation programs, SOX compliance, audit controls, and governance frameworks required.

  • Retail industry experience preferred.

Skills
  • Ability to translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and supportable technical architecture and design specifications.

  • Ability to evaluate solution alternatives and make recommendations for balancing functionality, security, scalability, maintainability, and total cost of ownership.

  • Knowledge of Oracle Cloud Financials, Oracle EBS, ERP integrations, security, data flow, and enterprise application architecture.

  • Strong communication, stakeholder management, consensus-building, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities
  • Direct identification and recommendation of appropriate solutions, upgrades, replacements, or decommissioning options.

  • Translate business requirements into detailed, scalable, secure, and integrated technical architecture.

  • Participate in Architecture Review Board, Solution Review Board, and related governance processes.

  • Articulate architecture decisions and tradeoffs behind solution recommendations.

  • Contribute to enterprise architectural standards, reusable design patterns, principles, and governance practices.

  • Review financial business processes and translate them into scalable solution architecture recommendations.

  • Lead business analysis, solution design, integration design, security analysis, and change management activities.

  • Develop and maintain technical specifications and system documentation.

  • Support production stability, issue resolution, enhancements, and optimization activities.

  • Research technology trends and lead or support proofs of concept and innovation initiatives.

  • Lead discussions with project and business teams to document requirements and make solution recommendations.

Physical Requirements and Attendance
  • Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties.

  • Regular in-office attendance is required.

  • Flexible work schedule to support business needs.

  • Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing professional staff behavior.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.


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