Dynamics 365 Finance Technical Specialist

Overview

Johnstone Supply, North America's leading wholesale distributor of HVACR equipment, parts, and supplies, has a great opportunity to join our team. Over the last seven decades, Johnstone has grown into a multi-billion-dollar industry leader with over 470 distributor branches and 6 distribution centers throughout North America. We work with some of the largest companies in the world, including Daikin/Goodman, Bosch, Copeland, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, and Fujitsu, to provide contractors with world-class products, technical expertise, and quality service.

Now is the best time to join Johnstone Supply. Relationship-building is the key to our success, and it shows in everything we do. The Power of Johnstone is everyone who works with us. Our customers, our partners, and our people. Johnstone is growing, and so can you.

Responsibilities

As a key contributor to the ERP transformation initiative, the Dynamics 365 Finance Tech Specialist will partner closely with Accounting, FP&A, and Finance leadership to design and implement future-state finance processes that align with the capabilities of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations. Responsible for translating complex financial and record-to-report requirements into scalable, compliant Dynamics 365 Finance configurations across core modules (GL, Fixed Assets, Intercompany, Consolidation, Close, Reporting, Tax) and subledger integrations; ensures accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with business and regulatory requirements.

While this role has no direct reports, it requires leading initiatives and providing direction to teams and individuals across functions. Proactive, solution-oriented, and collaborative—adept at aligning technical and business teams. Known for a strategic mindset, strong analytical skills, and a results-driven approach to financial systems development and optimization.

This role is responsible for translating complex finance and accounting requirements into scalable, compliant system configurations across core finance modules, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Asset Leasing, Budgeting, Tax, Financial Period Close, and Cash and Bank Management.

Solution Architecture:

• Facilitates and drives collaboration with stakeholders throughout the organization to ensure a comprehensive set of requirements to design and implement configurations, customizations, extensions, and integrations within the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations platform.

Requirement Analysis:

• Work with business analysts and stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications and solutions. Engage with a range of users to understand their needs, recommend best practices, perform fit/gap analysis, design solutions, oversee end-user training on the functionality, and deploy solutions in the ERP.

Functional Support:

• Provide higher-level support and troubleshooting for Dynamics 365 F&O modules, resolving issues related to functionality, performance, and integration that may need specialization to resolve. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve complex technical issues.
•  Knowledge of Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI for business process automation and reporting support

System Design & Architecture:

• Collaborate with system implementers, developers, and architects to design robust, scalable, and maintainable solutions based on D365 best practices.

Configuration:

• Configure and customize D365 modules to meet business-specific requirements, ensuring adherence to best practices and performance standards.

Testing:

• Facilitate unit testing and user acceptance testing processes, resolve test failures, and build new automated tests using test automation software. Document technical specifications, solutions, and code changes.

Johnstone Supply believes that each employee’s contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities.  Therefore, it is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; ten or more years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with ERP and accounting processes with multi-entity and whole distribution models a plus.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• D365 Finance Functional Consultant (MB-310, MB-330) 

Technical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 5+ years of experience with a majority of core D365 F&O finance modules, which includes designing, configuring, and post-implementation support:
  • General Ledger (GL): Setup and maintenance of chart of accounts, financial dimensions, journals, and allocations, and periodic processes.
  • Accounts Payable (A/P): Vendor onboarding, invoice processing, payment scheduling, and integration with procurement processes.
  • Accounts Receivable (A/R): Customer invoicing, collections, credit management, and cash application processes.
  • Fixed Assets: Asset acquisition, capitalization, depreciation setup and execution, and disposals.
  • Cash and Bank Management: Setup of bank accounts, electronic payments, bank reconciliation, and cash flow monitoring.
  • Budgeting: Configuration and support of budgeting workflows, budget control, and financial planning processes.
  • Month and Year-End Closing: Coordination and support for financial period closures, ledger reconciliation, and reporting.
  • Tax Configuration and Compliance: Setup and maintenance of tax codes and logic to ensure compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations.
  • Cost Accounting: Setup and maintenance of inventory valuation methodology including collaboration with financial teams to analyze cost behavior.

• Experience with ERP and accounting processes with multi-entity and whole distribution models a plus, supporting accurate financial integration from point-of-sale through corporate reporting.
• Proven ability to support digital transformation initiatives and financial system implementations with a focus on quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Strong Knowledge of Power Platform, Power BI and other Microsoft technologies.
• Experience with data migration tools and techniques.

Process Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of SOX, internal controls, US GAAP, and taxation compliance.
• Ability to apply organization skills: developing and using systems for organizing and keeping track of information and prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Ability to manage conflict, and handle ambiguity effectively, is required for this role.
• Ability to take initiative, anticipate, and drive for results is required for this role.
• Ability to work under stressful circumstances and deadline pressure.

Communication Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries and build relationships, and ability to effectively interact with third party partners and customers is required for this role.
• Ability to communicate information across different individuals, departments, and external parties, including presenting to Leadership.
• Ability to collaborate across members of the same team and cross functional teams alike.

Live Our Company Values:

• Safety: Always prioritize safety, both at work and at home, while ensuring those who work for you work safely
• Customer Focused: Take perspective of those we serve, anticipate their needs, and respond quickly
• One Team: We win together by collaborating with each other, focusing on the common goal, and leveraging the strengths of the team
• Own It: Take the initiative, act with a sense of urgency and pride, do things right the first time, and always act with integrity
• Innovation: Embrace and create change that drives continuous improvement and customer-valued solutions

Salary: $150,000.00-$160,000.00

Location: On-Site, Cranford, NJ

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Physical Demand

The physical demands and work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk. Specific vision requirements are close and peripheral vision.

Work Environment: Typical office building with most work performed at a desk using equipment such as PCs, phones, and electronic files.

Company Values

We’re also interested in hiring a great candidate that holds these values so we can further build a strong company culture:

• Safety: Always prioritizes safety, both at work and at home, while ensuring those who work for you work safely.
• Customer Focused: Take the perspective of those we serve, anticipate their needs, and responding quickly.
• One Team: We win together by collaborating with each other, focusing on the common goal, and leveraging the strengths of the team.
• Own It: Take the initiative, act with a sense of urgency and pride, do things right the first time, and always act with integrity.
• Innovate: Embrace and create change that drives continuous improvement and customer-valued solutions.

Benefit Overview

At Johnstone Supply, we recognize that our employees’ growth, well-being, and success drives the company’s success. We offer a competitive wage, in addition to health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, and options for supplemental care. We provide the resources you need to take charge of your well-being, including:

• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Safe Harbor 401(k) – 100% employer match up to 5% of base pay and immediate vesting
• Holiday pay – we recognize and pay our employees for 7.5 holidays per year
• Paid Parental Bonding Time
• Employer subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans
• Employer paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Voluntary long-term disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• 24/7 Access to virtual care/telehealth options
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution; Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Wellbeing program with opportunity to earn reduced medical costs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you, and your family
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program
• Employee service milestone recognition program

We understand that our employees are the cornerstone of our success. Our commitment to continuous improvement & investment in our people is only matched by our commitment to superior customer experience.

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Compensation

$150,000.00-$160,000.00