[Hiring] Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Functional Architect @Centric Consulting LLC

Role Description

In this role, you will:

• Solution Architecture
  • Assist in the end to end functional architecture for D365 F&O implementations, upgrades, rollouts, and managed services engagements.
  • Lead requirements and design workshops with finance, operations, and supply chain stakeholders, and drive decisions to closure.
  • Perform fit to standard analysis, document gaps, and recommend resolutions that prioritize standard functionality, ISV solutions, and Power Platform extensions over custom code.
  • Define the global and legal entity design, including chart of accounts, financial dimensions, organization hierarchies, number sequences, and intercompany structures.
  • Author functional design documents, solution blueprints, and integration specifications that developers and testers can build against without rework.
  • Establish the data migration strategy, including entity selection, DMF package design, mapping standards, and cutover sequencing.
  • Review and approve technical designs for extensions, integrations, and reporting to confirm they align to the functional architecture and Microsoft roadmap.
• Client Delivery
  • Serve as the functional advisor to client sponsors, controllers, and process owners throughout the engagement lifecycle.
  • Partner with the project manager on scope, estimates, sequencing, risk, and change control, and hold the line on solution scope.
  • Lead conference room pilots, user acceptance testing readiness, and go live and hypercare support from the functional side.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex functional issues across GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, project accounting, budgeting, cost accounting, and subledger to GL reconciliation.
  • Guide reporting and analytics design across Financial Reporter, Business Performance Analytics, Power BI, and Azure Synapse Link for Dataverse.
  • Position and design first party Copilot and agent capabilities where they deliver measurable value to finance and operations users.
• Practice Development
  • Contribute to pursuits through discovery sessions, solution positioning, estimating, and statement of work development.
  • Build reusable delivery assets including templates, accelerators, configuration playbooks, and demo environments.
  • Represent the practice in client facing content, conference sessions, webinars, and the Centric blog.
  • Track the Microsoft release wave roadmap and translate what is coming into practical guidance for clients and consultants.
• Leadership and Mentorship
  • Coach consultants and architects on functional depth, client presence, and design discipline.
  • Provide quality assurance reviews on peer engagements and surface risk early.
  • Support recruiting through candidate interviews and technical evaluation.
  • Model the collaborative, low ego consulting culture that Centric clients expect.

Qualifications

• Three or more years implementing Microsoft Dynamics ERP, with at least five years on Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations or Dynamics AX 2012.
• Three or more full lifecycle D365 F&O implementations in a lead functional or architect capacity.
• Deep functional command of the finance suite, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, cash and bank management, and financial dimensions.
• Working knowledge of at least one adjacent area such as supply chain, procurement, project operations, manufacturing, or warehouse management.
• Demonstrated command of period close, month end reconciliation, and audit and control requirements in a live production environment.
• Experience with data migration, integration patterns, and the Data Management Framework.
• Practical understanding of Lifecycle Services, environment strategy, One Version release cadence, and Microsoft support processes.
• Proven ability to lead executive level conversations and drive consensus among competing stakeholders.
• Strong written communication, with the ability to produce design documentation that stands on its own.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, information systems, business, or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior industry experience in a controller, accounting manager, or operations leadership role.
• Consulting experience in a client facing delivery organization.
• Working knowledge of Power Platform, including Power Automate, Power Apps, and Dataverse.
• Familiarity with D365 F&O security architecture, licensing tiers, and license optimization.
• Experience with subscription billing, multi currency, multi entity consolidation, or Management Reporter and Financial Reporter.
• Exposure to Business Central or Customer Engagement, and the ability to advise on cross platform solution fit.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA.
• Public speaking history at Microsoft or community events such as Directions, Community Summit, or DynamicsCon.
• MB-310, Dynamics 365 Finance Functional Consultant.
• MB-700, Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps Solution Architect.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive and well-rounded benefits package for full-time employees.
• Health coverage and wellness programs.
• 401K company match.
• Self-managed PTO.
• Unique incentives that celebrate your accomplishments.