Take2 Consulting, LLC

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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. Position Responsibilities • 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. Position Requirements • 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 experiencewith 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 federal laws and regulations. • Cost Accounting: Setup and maintenance of inventory valuation methodology including collaboration with financial teams to analyze cost behavior. • Ability to ensure data accuracy and compliance through internal controls, approval workflows, and audit trail configurations. • Experience with ERP and accounting processes with multi-entity and whole distribution models a plus, supporting accurate financial integration from point-of-sale through corporate reporting. • Proven ability to support digital transformation initiatives and financial system implementations with a focus on quality, compliance, and operational efficiency. • Strong Knowledge of Power Platform, Power BI and other Microsoft technologies. • Experience with data migration tools and techniques. • Knowledge of SOX, internal controls, US GAAP, and taxation compliance. • Ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries and build relationships, and ability to effectively interact with third party partners and customers is required for this role. • Ability to communicate information across different individuals, departments, and external parties, including presenting to Leadership.