Finance Solution Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Michigan.

📋 Description

• Oversee the design and execution of Finance functions within Bio-Techne’s global ERP and MES transformation strategy.

• Gather, document, and validate requirements in areas including Record to Report, Procure to Pay, Acquire to Retire, and project accounting processes.

• Conduct workshops across various business units and ERP platforms to clarify current and future processes.

• Create process maps, business requirements documents, user stories, and acceptance criteria.

• Facilitate initiatives related to capital investments, encompassing capital project planning, asset capitalization, cost allocation, and financial controls.

• Assist in ERP-related implementations for cash application, payment automation, and other global initiatives.

• Evaluate and aid in the implementation and integration of selected third-party solutions.

• Define system roles, responsibilities, cross-system financial process flows, and integration needs across D365, AX 2012, and legacy ERPs.

• Work closely with architects and business analysts on scalable integration designs and fit/gap analysis.

• Convert business requirements into functional designs that align with both current and future ERP platforms.

• Provide support for data migration and harmonization, chart-of-accounts alignment, financial master-data standardization, and historical data considerations.

• Assist with phased transitions and coexistence strategies between different systems.

• Collaborate with system integrators and internal teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.

• Lead and manage cross-system User Acceptance Testing, including test scenarios, financial validation, issue triage, and go-live readiness.

• Help with cutover planning, financial data validation, and reconciliation.

• Promote process standardization across acquired entities moving from legacy ERPs.

• Identify ways to minimize customization and enhance the use of out-of-the-box D365 capabilities.

• Support Finance and Accounting training and change management initiatives.

• Counsel Finance stakeholders and IT throughout the transformation and stabilization phases.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience as a Business Analyst and/or Functional Consultant in Finance, Accounting, or ERP environments.

• Deep understanding of Record to Report, financial close and reporting, Procure to Pay and expense management, Acquire to Retire, fixed assets and capitalization, and Order to Cash.

• Proficiency with multiple ERP systems, including Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 and D365 Finance & Operations.

• Experience in supporting ERP transformations, integrations, or system transitions.

• Background in ERP consolidation or post-acquisition integration environments.

• Familiarity with multi-entity, global organizations.

• Experience with capital expenditure projects or project accounting.

• Capability to document cross-system business processes and requirements.

• Knowledge of financial data models and system integration patterns.

• Understanding of inventory and cost accounting in both discrete and process manufacturing environments.

• Acquainted with Data Management Framework templates and projects.

• Experience in multi-currency solutions.

• Knowledge of international tax, duties, and tariffs.

• Familiarity with implementing and managing treasury automation solutions such as SK Global Treasury Automation Suite.

• Experience in implementing and managing Accounts Payable automation solutions such as Dooap or Medius.

• Familiarity with tax solutions like Avalara and/or Vertex.

• Proficiency with D365 Management Reporter.

• Experience using Azure DevOps and Power BI.

• Preferred: Finance and/or Accounting practitioner experience.

• Preferred: domain-specific certifications such as CPA.

• Preferred: Microsoft D365-related certifications.

• Strong financial and accounting acumen.

• Ability to think holistically across systems.

• Strategic mindset coupled with a hands-on, execution-driven approach.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.

• High attention to detail regarding financial data integrity and reconciliation.

• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, multi-year transformation program.

• Must possess work authorization that does not currently or in the future require visa sponsorship in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield insurance benefits starting on day one.

• 401k plans available.

• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).

• Health Saving Account (HSA).

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• Dependent Care FSA offered.

• Mentorship opportunities.

• Opportunities for promotion.

• Access to training and development resources.

• Tuition reimbursement support.

• Internship programs available.

• Employee resource groups.

• Paid volunteer time off.

• Employee events and charity drives.

• Paid holidays and time off.

• Paid parental leave.

• A culture that fosters empowerment and innovation.