Business Systems Architect – Finance (D365 FO)

Axon is on a mission to Protect Life. We are looking for a trailblazing Dynamics 365 Finance Functional Architect to help us scale. As a Dynamics 365 Finance Functional Architect, you’ll be at the center of designing and implementing solutions that support Axon’s financial operations and rapid growth. You will help shape the future of Finance systems by leveraging modern ERP capabilities, automation, analytics, and AI-driven solutions.

Responsibilities

Solution Architecture: Lead the design, development, and implementation of innovative financial solutions within the Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 FO) platform; 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; Project Delivery: Oversee the full lifecycle of finance-related projects within D365 FO; 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; Audit & Reporting: Collaborate with the internal audit and finance teams to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data and reporting; Training & Mentorship: Provide training and documentation to finance teams and end-users to maximize the efficient use of D365 FO; Leadership: Serve as the point of contact for all D365 FO finance-related matters; Finance Innovation & AI Strategy: Partner with Finance, IT, and Enterprise Architecture leaders to identify, prioritize, and deliver AI-enabled capabilities; Continued Education: Stay informed of the latest D365 Finance, Power Platform, Copilot, AI, and Microsoft cloud capabilities

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; Experience creating and implementing legal entities, establishing intercompany trade, managing financial consolidations, currency revaluation, and defining financial dimensions and account structure configuration; Familiarity with GAAP, IFRS, and revenue recognition; 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; Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to solve complex business challenges; Collaboration & Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, comfortable working with senior finance leadership, stakeholders, developers, and analysts; 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; Solid understanding of Microsoft’s broader technology stack, including Power Platform, Azure services, Microsoft Fabric, Copilot capabilities, and modern data and AI technologies

Nice to have

D365 certifications in Finance or other relevant modules; Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and/or Scaled Agile methodologies and tools like Azure DevOps, Jira and SharePoint

Benefits

Total compensation made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards; benefits offering an array of options to support you physically, financially and emotionally