Business Systems Architect – Finance (D365 FO)

Join Axon and be a Force for Good. At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. 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.

Responsibilities

Solution Architecture: Lead the design, development, and implementation of innovative financial solutions within Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 FO); Conduct fit/gap analyses and develop detailed design specifications; Design integrations with other financial systems for functions 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 General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, Fixed Assets, and Project Accounting; Identify opportunities to embed AI, machine learning, and intelligent automation within Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and adjacent technologies; 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; Collaboration: Work closely with solution architects, business analysts, finance teams, developers, and cross-functional partners; Stakeholder Engagement: Act as trusted advisor to Axon’s finance leadership team and advise on ERP, automation, data platforms, and AI technologies; Audit & Reporting: Collaborate with internal audit and finance teams to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data, and build/enhance financial reports, dashboards, and data management processes; Training & Mentorship: Provide training and documentation to finance teams and end-users, and mentor the functional analysis team; Leadership: Serve as point of contact for all D365 FO finance-related matters, provide updates to senior leadership, and lead financial activities related to mergers and acquisitions; Finance Innovation & AI Strategy: Partner with Finance, IT, and Enterprise Architecture leaders to deliver AI-enabled capabilities and establish best practices for responsible AI adoption; Continued Education: Stay informed of the latest D365 Finance, Power Platform, Copilot, AI, and Microsoft cloud capabilities and current 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; Confident in leading solution design and implementing efficient financial processes within D365 FO; Deep understanding of accounting principles, financial processes, and 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; 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; 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 to collaborate with technical and non-technical teams; Comfortable working with senior finance leadership, stakeholders, developers, and analysts; Familiarity with integrating D365 FO with other enterprise applications, ERP systems, and legacy platforms; Understanding of how to create seamless, integrated workflows that support multiple business areas; 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

Nice to have

Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and/or Scaled Agile methodologies and tools like Azure DevOps, Jira and SharePoint; D365 certifications in Finance or other relevant modules; Solid understanding of Microsoft’s broader technology stack, including Power Platform, Azure services, Microsoft Fabric, Copilot capabilities, and modern data and AI technologies

Benefits

Bonus; Stock awards