Senior Microsoft Dynamics 365 Specialist

Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) specialist with a strong blend of technical skills and functional accounting knowledge to support our Finance team in Carlsbad, California with creating reports in D365 and configuring underutilized modules and workspaces.
This role will play critical part in enhancing and optimizing modules within D365 Finance & Operations (F&O), while partnering closely with local and global accounting teams to ensure the system is fully functional and effectively utilized.
The ideal candidate should have a hands-on experience in D365 system configuration, be able to translate business needs into D365 workflows and have good communication skills to train the staff on new D365 applications.
Key Responsibilities
• Serve as a support to Corporate Finance team for resolving D365 application issues for end users across global teams in collaboration with the local IT team
• Configure, activate, and optimize D365 modules and workspaces including: Financial Reporting and Consolidations, Fixed Assets, Budgeting & Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Business Performance, Dashboards and other reports that D365 offers
• Partner closely with local and global accounting teams across regions and business units to understand local and corporate requirements, map business processes into D365 functionality, translate accounting requirements into system workflows, and configure modules to meet operational needs
• Identify and unlock underutilized D365 functionality to improve efficiency, standardize and document processes, and provide necessary training to end users
• Resolve D365 related issues raised by the accounting teams independently without frequent follow-ups and by established deadlines
• Design, develop, and maintain financial reports using D365 Financial Reporting (Management Reporter / MR) and other tools available in or compatible with D365
• Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, and Operations to identify opportunities and recommend solutions for streamlining processes
• Lead or support D365 implementations, upgrades, and module rollouts as required by the IT team
• Document system processes, configuration, controls, and conversions in
collaboration with Finance and IT teams ensuring audit readiness
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls (ITGC) within D365 in collaboration with the Internal Controls department
• Communicate technical solutions effectively to non-technical stakeholders
• Provide status updates to Senior Leadership