Business Systems Architect – Finance (D365 FO)

About the role

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Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of innovative financial solutions within the Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 FO) platform.
• Conduct fit/gap analyses to identify areas for customization and develop detailed design specifications when necessary.
• Strive to implement standard processes while minimizing customization.
• 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.
• Use your expertise to determine when customized solutions are needed and when standard processes can be leveraged.
• Identify opportunities to embed AI, machine learning, and intelligent automation capabilities within Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and adjacent technologies to reduce manual effort, improve controls, accelerate financial operations, and enhance user productivity.
• 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.
• Collaborate with solution architects, business analysts, finance teams, developers, and other cross-functional partners to design and deliver effective financial solutions.
• 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.
• Evaluate emerging Microsoft Copilot and AI capabilities and advise leadership on their applicability to Axon’s Finance roadmap.
• 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.
• Lead financial activities related to mergers and acquisitions.
• Partner with data and analytics teams to enable modern reporting, predictive insights, and AI-assisted decision support while maintaining strong governance, security, and financial data integrity.
• Stay informed of the latest D365 Finance, Power Platform, Copilot, AI, and Microsoft cloud capabilities. Evaluate emerging technologies and develop recommendations for how they can improve financial processes, reporting, controls, and user experience at Axon.
• Stay current on accounting rules and regulations.

Requirements

Extensive hands-on experience with Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, with a strong track record of designing and implementing finance-related systems.

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.

Familiarity with GAAP, IFRS, and revenue recognition.

Experience creating and implementing legal entities, establishing intercompany trade, managing financial consolidations, currency revaluation, and defining financial dimensions and account structure configuration.

Advanced Reporting: Experience designing and implementing electronic reporting solutions that support advanced reporting structures and building reports in Financial Reporter.

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.

Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and/or Scaled Agile methodologies and tools like Azure DevOps, Jira and SharePoint is a plus.

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.

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.

Familiarity with system integration, including integrating D365 FO with other enterprise applications, ERP systems, and legacy platforms.

Experience evaluating or implementing AI-enabled business solutions, Microsoft Copilot capabilities, intelligent workflow automation, predictive analytics, or process optimization technologies.

Ability to identify practical applications of AI within finance operations while ensuring appropriate governance, compliance, and data quality.

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

Qualifications

Legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

Skills

Extensive hands-on experience with Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations.

Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, financial processes, and related Dynamics 365 Finance modules.

Proven ability to manage complex projects, from gathering requirements to execution.

Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to solve complex business challenges.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, allowing you to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical teams.

Familiarity with system integration, including integrating D365 FO with other enterprise applications, ERP systems, and legacy platforms.

Experience evaluating or implementing AI-enabled business solutions, Microsoft Copilot capabilities, intelligent workflow automation, predictive analytics, or process optimization technologies.

Ability to identify practical applications of AI within finance operations while ensuring appropriate governance, compliance, and data quality.

Benefits

To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit https://www.axon.com/careers.

Pay

$148,500 USD - $237,600 USD

Schedule

Location: Axon Hub locations, preferably Scottsdale (4 days per week Tuesday-Friday)