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Axon

Builds weapons, cameras and software for police

Director – Accounting Strategy & Financial Reporting

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Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a similar field is required.
  • At least eight years of experience with a top-tier accounting firm or strategy firm; Big 4 experience is strongly preferred, and National Office and/or transactional advisory experience is preferred.
  • A certified public accountant (CPA) designation is required.
  • Strong technical knowledge of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and SEC reporting requirements; familiarity with ASC sections 805, 810, 815, 820, 606, 321, and 323 is preferred.
  • Ability to research technical accounting matters and prepare well-written memorandums and presentations that communicate these matters to accountants and non-finance stakeholders, internally and externally.
  • Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) experience and the ability to implement business processes that ensure compliance are required.
  • Ability to use artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT to enhance individual and organizational productivity.
  • Strong attention to detail, planning and organization skills, and ability to multitask, prioritize, and deliver in a fast-paced environment.
  • Professional and driven attitude.

Responsibilities

  • Lead accounting research and operational analysis focused on mergers and acquisitions, strategic equity and debt investments, new accounting and reporting standards, and special projects.
  • Support the SEC reporting and earnings release process, including overseeing financial statement disclosures and contributing to reporting non-GAAP financial measures.
  • Collaborate with Strategy and Corporate Development and advise them on accounting implications of unique transactions.
  • Develop clear and actionable accounting policies and informative training materials.
  • Present research results, assessment findings, and recommendations to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Represent Finance on cross-functional teams evaluating accounting for potential mergers and acquisitions, investment areas, and specific opportunities under consideration.
  • Create and review technical memoranda, accounting policies, training materials, and other documentation supported by research and analysis with concise conclusions.
  • Communicate issues and recommendations clearly to financial and non-financial stakeholders to support decision-making.
  • Establish, maintain, and provide expertise on current and upcoming U.S. GAAP, including mergers and acquisitions, private and public equity, debt instruments, consolidation, variable interest entity and equity-method accounting, and related presentation and disclosure requirements.
  • Lead or contribute to accounting-team projects, including acquisitions, strategic investments, and new accounting pronouncements.
  • Work with stakeholders to support integration of acquisitions and strategic partnerships.
  • Assist in identifying and resolving U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting issues and documenting findings in memorandums and disclosures.
  • Assist in preparing and tying out Forms 8-K, 10-Q, and 10-K, external presentations and reports, and peer disclosure benchmarking.
  • Periodically review significant contracts and advise key leaders on their implications.
  • Proactively monitor and operate a robust internal control environment in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley or similar requirements.
  • Collaborate with other departments to support company initiatives.

Desired Qualifications

  • Big 4 accounting firm experience is strongly preferred.
  • National Office and/or transactional advisory experience is preferred.
  • Familiarity with ASC sections 805, 810, 815, 820, 606, 321, and 323 is preferred.

About the Company

Axon

Builds weapons, cameras and software for police

Axon builds public safety technology for police, emergency responders and security teams, combining connected devices with software that manages their work. Its TASER weapons and body cameras link field equipment to a cloud platform used throughout an investigation. Agencies use Axon Evidence to store recordings, control access and share case material with prosecutors, while its records and real-time operations tools organize reports and coordinate responses. Axon earns money from device sales and subscriptions that combine software, equipment upgrades and support over multiple years. Founded in 1993, Axon is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Scottsdale, AZ
Founded
1993

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