Director – Finance Systems Transformation @ Axon

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.

Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Your Impact

Axon’s rapid growth (domestically and internationally) has led to the need for a dynamic leader who can lead the effort to implement new process and technology in Finance and Accounting. Your problem-solving skills, business acumen and technical expertise will come into play as you find effective ways to bring technology to bear on our processes. You will have a deep understanding of financial systems, a passion for technology, and a strategic mindset to drive efficiency and growth.

What You’ll Do

Location: Hybrid from Seattle WA, Scottsdale AZ, San Francisco CA, Boston MA, Sterling VA, Atlanta GA, Denver CO
Reports to: SVP, FP&A

You will collaborate with senior finance and accounting leaders to understand business needs, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
You will design effective business process solutions that support growth, improved customer experience and strong internal controls.
You will partner to solve business problems by translating business requirements into technological and process improvement solutions.
You will develop and communicate the vision and roadmap for improvements related to Finance and Accounting, determining what functionality is prioritized and implemented.
You will help drive the selection, customization, and implementation of financial systems.
You will negotiate and communicate with various stakeholders to ensure organizational alignment on architecture, solutions and approach.
You will drive the adoption of best practices in financial data management, reporting, and analytics.
You will lead change management, driving user adoption and process adherence.
You will foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure successful project outcomes.
You will establish milestones and deliverables and monitor adherence to schedule delivery at the milestone/deliverable level.
You will coordinate user interactions for project activities, including requirements, testing and validation.

What You Bring

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field
10+ years of experience in finance/accounting and IT/systems, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
Proven track record of designing and implementing complex financial systems in a fast-paced environment
Deep understanding of ERP systems, financial reporting, and compliance requirements
Experience with M&A integrations
Specific experience with Dynamics 365, Salesforce CPQ, Salesforce Billing, Vertex, and/or Aptitude RevStream is preferred
Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
Strategic thinker with a problem-solving mindset and a focus on continuous improvement
Experience in the technology industry, particularly in a company that sells hardware, software, and services
Successful experience with business process modeling and mapping requirements to technology
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate business impact of design, dependencies and process
Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with others, lead actions, and adapt to change
Self-starter with a track record of success in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Ability to challenge the status quo to drive results

Benefits that Benefit You

Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
Discretionary paid time off
Paid parental leave for all
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Fitness Programs
Emotional & Mental Wellness support
Learning & Development programs
And yes, we have snacks in our offices

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.
The Pay: Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The starting base pay for this role is between USD 136,000 in the lowest geographic market and USD 220,000 in the highest geographic market. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit www.axon.com/careers/benefits.

Don’t meet every single requirement? That’s ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Important Notes

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email [email protected]. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.

Director – Finance Systems Transformation

Axon

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