MS Dynamics 365 F&O Functional Consultant

This role is Hybrid in Newark, NJ

No C2C available

As a member of the IT Team, the D365 Finance and Operations Functional Consultant is a key contributor to the ERP transformation initiative, and will partner closely with Accounting, FP&A, and Finance leadership to design and implement future-state finance processes that align with the capabilities of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations.

The individual selected for this role will join a top industry leader and gain exposure to critical infrastructure supporting a major fully funded ERP transformation, own critical environments, and develop their skills with cutting-edge Microsoft Azure and Dynamics 365 F&O technologies.

• Responsible for translating complex finance and accounting requirements into scalable, compliant system configurations across core finance modules, including General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Intercompany Accounting, Financial Consolidation, Period-End Close, Financial Reporting, and integration with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and other subledgers.
• Works closely with the ERP implementation team to ensure seamless integration of Record-to-Report (R2R) processes and alignment with Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Order-to-Cash (O2C) functions.
• Facilitates and drives collaboration with stakeholders throughout the organization to ensure a comprehensive set of requirements to design and implement configurations, customizations, extensions, and integrations within the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations platform.
• Works with business analysts and stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications and solutions. Engage with a range of users to understand their needs, recommend best practices, perform fit/gap analysis, design solutions, oversee end-user training on the functionality, and deploy solutions in the ERP.
• Provides higher level support and troubleshooting for Dynamics 365 F&O modules, resolving issues related to functionality, performance, and integration, that may need specialization to resolve. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve complex technical issues.
• Collaborates with system implementer, developers and architects to design robust, scalable, and maintainable solutions based on D365 best practices.
• Configures and customizes D365 modules to meet business-specific requirements, ensuring adherence to best practices and performance standards.
• Facilitates unit testing and user acceptance testing processes, resolves test failures, and builds new automated tests using test automation software. Document technical specifications, solutions, and code changes.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from four-year college or university;
• Experience with ERP and accounting processes with multi-entity and whole distribution models is preferred, but not required for this role.
• Required certifications include:
• D365 Finance Functional Consultant (MB-310, MB-330).
• Preferred certifications include:
• Certified Public Accountant or equivalent accounting experience.
• At least 5 years of experience with a majority of core D365 F&O finance modules, which includes designing, configuring, and post-implementation support:
• General Ledger (GL):
  Setup and maintenance of chart of accounts, financials dimensions, journals, and allocations, and periodic processes.
• Accounts Payable (A/P):
  Vendor onboarding, invoice processing, payment scheduling, and integration with procurement processes.
• Accounts Receivable (A/R):
  Customer invoicing, collections, credit management, and cash application processes.
• Fixed Assets:
  Asset acquisition, capitalization, depreciation setup and execution, and disposals.
• Cash and Bank Management:
  Setup of bank accounts, electronic payments, bank reconciliation, and cash flow monitoring.
• Budgeting:
  Configuration and support of budgeting workflows, budget control, and financial planning processes.
• Month and Year-End Closing:
  Coordination and support for financial period closures, ledger reconciliation, and reporting.
• Tax Configuration and Compliance:
  Setup and maintenance of tax codes and logic to ensure compliance with all state and…