Trainee Microsoft Ax Developer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Finance Consultant for Microsoft Dynamics 365 FSCM who can lead an assigned functional workstream from requirements through validation, translating business needs into solution design and driving day-to-day execution within their functional area.

This is a highly client-facing consulting role requiring deep accounting knowledge and functional expertise within D365 Finance. The ideal candidate will serve as the primary finance subject matter expert, has worked on multiple full lifecycle D365 FSCM implementations from discovery through go-live and stabilization, and is ready to design and optimize client business processes.

Role Scope & Responsibilities

Functional Design & Analysis

• Leads requirements, discovery sessions, and fit-gap analysis for assigned finance scenarios and workstreams
  
• Defines how business processes should be implemented in the system, including configuration approach, expected functional behavior and evaluation of fit with standard system capabilities
  
• Prepares functional design documentation, including FDDs and related specifications needed for downstream development
  
• Defines functional requirements and data flows for integrations and supports implementation data migration activities
  
• Helps define role-based access, security roles, and segregation-of-duties considerations within the solution
  

Solution Validation & Quality

• Defines validation scope and prepares test scenarios aligned to requirements and design
  
• Drives functional validation through QA and UAT readiness
  
• Coordinates consultants and analysts supporting the workstream and keeps execution moving across design, testing, and issue resolution
  
• Works with architects, managers, and engineers to resolve blockers and maintain delivery momentum
  

Team Guidance & Development

• Provides ongoing guidance, feedback, and execution support to assigned team members
  
• Supports development and readiness of Consultants and Analysts within the finance workstream

Core Accountabilities

• Leads functional work within an assigned finance workstream
  
• Drives day-to-day progression of work from analysis through validation
  
• Owns the quality and completeness of key functional deliverables within scope
  
• Coordinates workstream execution across functional, technical, delivery, and reporting support roles

Functional Expertise Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate hands-on implementation experience configuring and deploying the following D365 FSCM modules:

Required – Core System Expertise

• General Ledger – COA and financial dimension design, intercompany, allocations, multi-currency, consolidations, financial reporting
  
• Accounts Payable – vendor posting profiles, invoice matching, payment processing, settlements, 1099 processing (US)
  
• Accounts Receivable – customer posting profiles, invoicing, cash application, credit and collections
  
• Cash & Bank Management – bank reconciliation, payments, customer/vendor netting
  
• Fixed Assets – asset books, acquisitions, depreciation, and disposals
  
• Cost Management – standard costing, production costing, costing sheets, inventory recalculation and closing
  

Nice to Have – Additional Breadth

• Budgeting – budget models and plans, financial reporting
  
• Project Accounting – project contracts, WBS, project journals and invoicing
  
• Tax – sales tax groups, VAT/GST/HST, tax reporting
  
• Cost Accounting – cost objects and elements, allocation bases, cost reporting

Technical Awareness Requirements

While this is a functional role, candidates should possess working knowledge of:

• Lifecycle Services (LCS)
  
• Azure DevOps
  
• Data Management Framework (DMF)
  
• Dataverse & Power Platform
  
• Electronic Reporting (ER)
  
• Security Roles and Duties

Experience Requirements

Senior Consulting Experience

• End-to-end D365 FSCM implementations and Dynamics AX 2012 and/or D365 migration projects
  
• Fit/gap Workshops and Functional Design Documents (FDDs)
  
• Conference Room Pilots (CRPs), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and Go-Live Readiness
• Assessments
  
• Post Go-Live Support and Stabilization
  

Required

• 5+ years of ERP consulting experience
  
• 5+ years of focused, hands-on D365 Finance & Supply Chain
  
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  
• 2+ full lifecycle D365 Finance (or AX 2012) implementations
  
• Proven experience leading finance fit-gap analysis, functional design, and validation activities
  
• Strong communication skills with experience working directly with finance stakeholders and client SMEs
  
• Experience supporting and coordinating junior consultants and analysts
  
• Experience with integrations, reporting, and finance data migration is a strong asset
  

Microsoft Certifications (Preferred)

• MB-300 – Microsoft Dynamics 365 Core Finance and Operations
  
• MB-310 – Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance Functional Consultant
  
• MB-700 – Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps Solution Architect

Salary & Benefits

The total compensation for this role is $100k to $150k, depending on years of comparable experience, skill set, and the unique value you bring.
Must be legally entitled to work in the United States.
This role is eligible for a competitive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid vacation, sick time, and paid holidays; a 401(k) retirement savings plan; performance‑based bonus opportunities; maternity and paternity leave; short‑ and long‑term disability coverage; and access to a fitness center for employees based near the Lisle office.

About Us

We are a growing Microsoft Dynamics 365 consulting firm specializing in Finance & Supply Chain Management (FSCM) transformations for mid-market and enterprise organizations across various industries in the US and Canada.

As a Senior Finance Consultant, you will play a critical role in leading client discovery sessions, driving design decisions, implementing enterprise-scale D365 solutions, and assisting in training end users to ensure successful project delivery.

Physical and Other Requirements

Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects, weighing up to 10 pounds occasionally and/or a negligible amount of weight frequently. Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Use of computer.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential job functions of this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Employees will be expected to perform other job functions and duties as may be needed and/or required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Endeavor4 will provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), genetic information, military status, marital status, order of protection status, gender identity, or sexual orientation all in accordance with applicable law. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: initial consideration for employment; job placement and assignment of responsibilities; performance evaluation; promotion and advancement; compensation and fringe benefits; training and professional development opportunities; formulation and application of human resource policies and rules; facility and service accessibility; and discipline and termination.

Endeavor4 is an equal employment opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment in a manner that violates applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has employees.