Director – New Ventures Global Consolidation & Monthly Close @ 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.

What You’ll Do

Location: Remotely from USA
Report to: VP, Business Controller

Oversee global consolidations, including US GAAP and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) on new business ventures
Collaborate with business and functional leaders, including FP&A and cross-functional Controllership team such as Accounting Operations, Revenue, SEC reporting, Tax, internal controls to coordinate information flow and drive accurate and timely close submission to Corporate/HQ to drive a high quality Close process
Co-lead M&A Close integration to comply with SOX in a high growth business environment
Oversee monthly and quarterly management financial reporting deliverables, and will be key liaison with external auditors
Maintain and enhance internal controls over the procure-to-pay cycle, including robust process to ensure upstream data impacting expense and accrual accounting is accurate and complete
Oversee the preparation of various flux analysis (e.g., income statement, balance sheet and cash flows).
Collaborate with FP&A and business teams to analyze variances related to actual vs forecast
Develop KPI to track various stages of Close process to provide visibility of Close process and optimize Close operations
Lead special projects such as M&A integration, ERP migration, new accounting and reporting standards implementation
Support ad hoc Controllership projects that arise due to our rapid growth

What You Bring

10+ years of relevant experience
BS or equivalent in accounting or finance
CPA
A mix of Big 4 and industry experience managing global consolidations and financial systems function at complex and multi-national publicly-traded companies
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., D365, NetSuite) and reporting tools
Strong analytical skills with experience in implementing various analytical techniques for Close cycle
Strong business acumen and continuous improvement mindset
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Experience with M&A integration
Experience with leading ERP implementation, migration and upgrade
Strong data analytics and system controls skills with ability to understand how these impact accounting and financial reporting processes
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong leadership, communication, organization and technology skills
Experience with D365, NetSuite, Hyperion Financial Management, or OneStream a plus
Government accounting experience in Aerospace or Defense industry a plus
Financial Planning & Analysis Experience
Strong financial systems skill
Understanding of transfer pricing methodology and approach

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.

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 144,000 in the lowest geographic market and USD 216,000 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.

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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.

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