Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. HCL Global Systems Inc is seeking a D365 Finance Consultant / Architect (CPA) to lead the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance across multiple countries. The role involves designing a global finance template, ensuring compliance, and managing multi-country finance transformations.
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Design global and local reporting structures: Financial statements, statutory reports, consolidation reports Enable: Real-time visibility into financial performance Forecasting and variance analysis
- Partner with: CFOs, Controllers, Finance Directors Lead: Steering committees, executive reviews, design authority forums Support: Pre-sales, RFPs, demos, global solution positioning
- Ensure adherence to: Microsoft best practices (minimize customizations) Standardized deployment model Define: Security roles, segregation of duties (SoD) Audit and compliance frameworks
Skills
- 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
- Proven experience in shared CoA and template-based implementations
- Proven experience in multi-currency, multi-entity environments
- Strong exposure to global delivery models (US, Europe, APAC, India)
- CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
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