D365 Finance Consultant / Architect (CPA)

Location: Seattle, WA (Day 1 On-Site) | Locals needed

Long Term

Must have Skills
CPA Certification
Must be local to Seattle area
12-18 years of experience

12-18 years in ERP / Finance Consulting 8-10 years in Dynamics AX / D365 Finance Minimum 3-5 end-to-end D365 Finance implementations Proven experience in: Global rollouts across multiple countries Shared CoA and template-based implementations Multi-currency, multi-entity environments Strong exposure to: Global delivery models (US, Europe, APAC, India)

CPA (Certified Public Accountant

The D365 Finance Consultant / Architect (CPA) will lead the end-to-end implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance across 8 countries (US, UK, Netherlands, India, Singapore, China, Japan, and Australia).

This role is responsible for designing and delivering a global finance template with a shared Chart of Accounts (CoA), while ensuring country-specific compliance, localization, and statutory reporting.

The candidate will act as a trusted advisor to CFOs and Finance leadership, driving global finance transformation, standardization, and scalable ERP architecture across multi-entity, multi-country operations.

1. Global Finance Architecture & Template Design Define and implement a global template for D365 Finance covering: General Ledger, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Cash & Bank, Budgeting, Project Accounting Design and govern a shared global Chart of Accounts (CoA) with: Common global structure Local legal entity extensions Financial dimensions strategy for reporting granularity Establish global standards for financial processes, ensuring reusability across all countries

2. Multi-Country Implementation Leadership (8 Countries) Lead rollout of D365 Finance across: US, UK, Netherlands, India, Singapore, China, Japan, Australia Drive a template-based rollout approach: Phase-wise country deployment Controlled deviations for localization Manage multi-entity, multi-currency, intercompany frameworks

3. Localization & Regulatory Compliance Ensure full support for country-specific requirements: US - GAAP, 1099 reporting, IRS compliance UK - VAT, Making Tax Digital (MTD) Netherlands - EU VAT & reporting compliance India - GST, TDS/TCS, e-Invoicing Singapore - GST compliance China - Golden Tax, regulatory constraints, local hosting considerations Japan - JGAAP, consumption tax Australia - BAS, GST reporting Balance global standardization vs. local statutory needs

4. Accounting & Governance (CPA Core) Define and govern: Chart of Accounts (CoA) structure and usage Financial dimensions and account structures Consolidation and group reporting models Ensure compliance with: US GAAP, IFRS, and local regulations Audit readiness, SoX controls, internal governance Design intercompany accounting and consolidation frameworks

5. Implementation & Delivery Oversight Lead end-to-end D365 Finance implementations: Fit-gap analysis, configuration, testing, UAT, go-live Define and execute: Data migration strategy (CoA, master data, transactional data) Cutover planning and reconciliation Oversee multi-country rollout governance and timelines

6. Integration & Data Architecture Define integration strategy with: Banking systems, treasury platforms Tax engines and regulatory systems Procurement and external financial systems Establish enterprise financial data model and reporting framework Enable CFO-level insights using Power BI and analytics

7. Reporting & Financial Insights Design global and local reporting structures: Financial statements, statutory reports, consolidation reports Enable: Real-time visibility into financial performance Forecasting and variance analysis

8. Stakeholder & Consulting Leadership Partner with: CFOs, Controllers, Finance Directors Lead: Steering committees, executive reviews, design authority forums Support: Pre-sales, RFPs, demos, global solution positioning 9. Governance & Best Practices Ensure adherence to: Microsoft best practices (minimize customizations) Standardized deployment model Define: Security roles, segregation of duties (SoD) Audit and compliance frameworks

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