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
As Axon’s Director of Global Financial Systems, General Ledger & Consolidations you will serve as a critical business partner to the Accounting Operations group supporting finance transformation. You will join a highly collaborative team supporting key initiatives including lean monthly close, the global consolidation closing and reporting process, and implementation of best in class reporting to support business partners improve day to day operations.
This role requires creative thinking, problem solving and strong leadership skills while working in a fast-paced, agile and collaborative environment. Leading and promoting, standardized, repeatable and efficient processes leveraging reliable data to problem solve and streamline new and existing processes.
What You'll Do
Location: Remotely from USA Reports to: Senior Director, Corporate Accounting and Global Consolidations
- A thought leader and change agent to our Accounting Operations and International controllership teams
- Lead finance transformation activities across the Accounting Operations group, including implementation of consolidation tool and ERP enhancements
- Strengthen internal controls throughout the accounting close process by enhancing automation and reporting across multiple financial systems and ERPs
- Minimize the use of spreadsheets, pivoting to Power BI capabilities, including monthly KPI reporting to support the acceleration and quality of the accounting close and other key areas including AP, Inventory and Fixed asset reporting
- Partner with FP&A and Revenue accounting team to leverage forecasting tools, allowing for real-time visibility of all financial statements throughout the accounting close cycle
- Partner with IT to understand accounting impacts for process and functional changes to ERP logic
- Design and review SOX related to financial systems and automation software (e.g., Blackline and BI reporting tools), including configuration changes
- Responsible for chart of accounts related to security controls and cross validation rules
- Co-lead M&A financial systems and ERP implementation and upgrade; develop and manage the creation of test strategy, test cases, test results, prioritization of defects and enhancements
- Execute strong project governance through effective change management, delivery of regular status updates to stakeholders and leaders, and proactive identification and communication of project and operational risks to leadership and key stakeholders to mitigate and derisk
- Partner with International controllership teams to streamline Statutory accounting processes, leveraging monthly GAAP closing and reporting
- Establish and continuously improve business processes and procedures to drive scalability in a high growth environment
- Support ad hoc controllership projects that arise due to Axon’s rapid growth
What You Bring
- 8+ years of relevant experience
- BS or equivalent in accounting or finance
- CPA, MBA or CISA is a plus
- Manufacturing experience at complex and multi-national publicly traded companies
- Relevant industry experience in a SaaS company is a plus
- Knowledge and application of a Lean operating model
- Experience with leading ERP and consolidation tool implementation/upgrade
- Experience with Salesforce, D365, PowerBI and Microsoft Power Platform is a plus
- Experience with M&A integration is a plus
- Obsessed with quality and proven ability to meet deadlines
- Strong leadership, communication, organization, and technology skills
- 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.
