Business Systems Architect – Finance (D365 FO)

Axon; San Francisco (CA); Remoto; USD 149.000 - 238.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Axon is seeking a Dynamics 365 Finance Functional Architect to design and implement scalable financial solutions using D365 FO, automation, analytics, and AI to support rapid growth. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to optimize financial processes and ensure governance across systems.

The role requires hands‑on experience with D365 FO, strong accounting knowledge, and a track record of delivering complex finance initiatives in a fast‑paced environment.

Competenze

• Extensive hands‑on experience with Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 FO).
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial processes, GAAP/IFRS.
• Experience designing and implementing electronic reporting and financial dashboards.

Mansioni

• Lead design, development, and implementation of financial solutions in D365 FO.
• Partner with finance stakeholders to optimize General Ledger, AP, AR, Cash, FA, and Project Accounting.
• Oversee full lifecycle of finance projects: requirements, design, deployment, and post‑implementation support.

Conoscenze

D365 FO

Finance knowledge

Advanced reporting

Project management

AI & automation

Strumenti

Azure DevOps

Jira

SharePoint

Power Platform

Copilot AI

Descrizione del lavoro

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. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other. Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Do you want to be part of a mission-driven company tackling global challenges head‑on? Axon Enterprise is growing fast, and we’re looking for a trailblazing Dynamics 365 Finance Functional Architect to help us scale. If you're skilled in architecting financial solutions, passionate about innovation, and eager to be part of something big, this role is for you. 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 to improve efficiency, decision‑making, and scalability across the organization. You'll collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver scalable, sustainable systems that align with our financial and business goals. In our fast‑paced environment, embracing complexity and tackling challenges will be key to driving strategic initiatives, optimizing processes, and delivering cutting‑edge financial systems.

The ideal candidate for this hands‑on role will have extensive experience and a deep understanding of accounting principles, financial processes, and D365 FO, with a proven ability to design and implement complex business solutions.

WhatYou’llDo

Location: Remote with a preference for Axon Hubs (Boston, NYC, Seattle, Scottsdale)

Reports to: Sr. Director, Business Systems ERP

• Solution Architecture: Lead the design, development, and implementation of innovative financial solutions within the Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 FO) platform. Conduct fit/gap analyses toidentifyareas for customization and develop detailed design specifications when necessary. Strive to implement standard processes while minimizing customization. Yourexpertisewill also be essential in designing integrations with other financial systems for functions such as revenue recognition, tax compliance, financial consolidations, and reporting, ensuring alignment with Axon’s business goals and best practices.
• 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. Balance the need for automated solutions with the practicality of manual processes, recommending the best approach based on business needs. Ensure that these processes areoptimizedfor both efficiency and scalability, while aligning with Axon’s operational goals. Use yourexpertisetodeterminewhen customized solutions are needed and when standard processes can beleveraged.Identifyopportunities toembedAI, 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.
• 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. Evaluate emerging Microsoft Copilot and AI capabilities andadviseleadership on their applicability to Axon’s Finance roadmap. Ensure that finance needsalignwith the capabilities of D365 FO.
• Audit & Reporting: Collaborate with the internal audit and finance teams to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data and reporting within the system. You will help build and enhance financial reports, dashboards, and data management processes, ensuring that Axon’s decision‑makers have access to reliable, actionable data. Partner with data and analytics teams to enable modern reporting, predictive insights, and AI‑assisted decision support whilemaintainingstrong governance, security, and financial data integrity.
• 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. Strong communication and managing stakeholder expectations will be essential for keeping teams aligned and maintaining project momentum.
• Finance Innovation & AI Strategy: Partner with Finance, IT, and Enterprise Architecture leaders toidentify, 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.
• Continued Education: 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.

What You Bring

• D365 FO Expertise: Extensive hands‑on experience with Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, with a strongtrack recordof designing and implementing finance‑related systems. You should be confident in leading solution design and implementing efficient financial processes within D365 FO.
• 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,establishingintercompany 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 inFinancialReporter.
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage complex projects, fromgathering requirementsto 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.
• Problem‑Solving Skills: Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to solve complex business challenges. You should have a talent foridentifying 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. You should be comfortable working with senior finance leadership, as well as stakeholders, developers, and analysts to ensureclearunderstanding of requirements and deliverables.
• System Integration Experience: Familiarity with integrating D365 FO with other enterprise applications, ERP systems, and legacy platforms. You should understand how to create seamless, integrated workflows that support multiple business areas.
• AI & Intelligent Automation Experience: Experience evaluating or implementing AI‑enabled business solutions, Microsoft Copilot capabilities, intelligent workflow automation, predictive analytics, or process optimization technologies. Ability toidentifypractical applications of AI within finance operations while ensuringappropriate governance, compliance, and data quality.
• Certifications & Technical Expertise: 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.

Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. 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 .

Base Pay Range

$148,500 - $237,600 USD

Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long‑term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well‑being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.

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