Business Systems Architect – Finance (D365 FO)

About the role

Join Axon and be a Force for Good. As a Dynamics 365 Finance Functional Architect, you’ll lead the design, development, and implementation of innovative financial solutions within the Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 FO) platform. You’ll partner with finance stakeholders to optimize key financial processes, oversee the full lifecycle of finance-related projects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, sustainable systems that align with Axon’s business goals.

Responsibilities

• Solution Architecture: Lead the design, development, and implementation of innovative financial solutions within D365 FO. Conduct fit/gap analyses to identify areas for customization and develop detailed design specifications when necessary. Design integrations with other financial systems for areas such as revenue recognition, tax compliance, financial consolidations, and reporting.
• Business Process Optimization: Partner with finance stakeholders to assess, refine, and automate key financial processes in areas such as General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, Fixed Assets, and Project Accounting. Design and implement efficient financial processes within D365 FO.
• Project Delivery: Oversee the full lifecycle of finance-related projects within D365 FO, from gathering requirements and designing solutions to deployment and post-implementation support. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and meet business expectations.
• Collaboration: Work closely with solution architects, business analysts, finance teams, developers, and other cross-functional partners to design and deliver effective financial solutions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor to Axon’s finance leadership team. Provide insights into system capabilities, recommend enhancements, and keep stakeholders informed on emerging trends in ERP, automation, data platforms, and AI technologies.
• Audit & Reporting: Collaborate with the internal audit and finance teams to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data and reporting within the system. Build and enhance financial reports, dashboards, and data management processes.
• Training & Mentorship: Provide training and documentation to finance teams and end-users to maximize the efficient use of D365 FO. Mentor and guide the functional analysis team, helping them navigate complex scenarios and build their expertise.
• Leadership: Serve as the point of contact for all D365 FO finance-related matters. Provide regular updates to senior leadership on project progress and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Lead financial activities related to mergers and acquisitions.
• Finance Innovation & AI Strategy: Partner with Finance, IT, and Enterprise Architecture leaders to identify, prioritize, and deliver AI-enabled capabilities that improve financial operations, reporting, compliance, forecasting, and decision-making. Establish best practices for responsible AI adoption within Finance systems and processes.

Requirements

• D365 FO Expertise: Extensive hands-on experience with Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, with a strong track record of designing and implementing finance-related systems.
• Finance & Accounting Knowledge: Deep understanding of accounting principles, financial processes, and related Dynamics 365 Finance modules, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, and Fixed Assets.
• Advanced Reporting: Experience designing and implementing electronic reporting solutions that support advanced reporting structures and building reports in Financial Reporter.
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage complex projects, from gathering requirements to execution. Skilled in prioritizing tasks, managing timelines, and ensuring successful project delivery in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to solve complex business challenges. Talent for identifying inefficiencies in operational processes and designing solutions that streamline workflows and enhance outcomes.
• Collaboration & Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, allowing you to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical teams. Comfortable working with senior finance leadership, as well as stakeholders, developers, and analysts to ensure clear understanding of requirements and deliverables.
• System Integration Experience: Familiarity with integrating D365 FO with other enterprise applications, ERP systems, and legacy platforms.
• AI & Intelligent Automation Experience: Experience evaluating or implementing AI-enabled business solutions, Microsoft Copilot capabilities, intelligent workflow automation, predictive analytics, or process optimization technologies.

Qualifications

• D365 certifications in Finance or other relevant modules are preferred.
• A solid understanding of Microsoft’s broader technology stack, including Power Platform, Azure services, Microsoft Fabric, Copilot capabilities, and modern data and AI technologies.

Benefits

Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings, please visit https://www.axon.com/careers.

Pay

$148,500 - $237,600 USD

Schedule

Flexible, with preference for 4 days per week on Tuesdays through Fridays.