Senior Manager, Accounting - Axon
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
About the Job
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
The Senior Manager, Accounting will be responsible for the oversight and management of all accounting matters in the US. This includes ownership of the month-end accounting close and reporting process, internal and external audit coordination, as well as any local, government or statutory reporting needs. This role will be critical in helping establish and maintain consistency in the monthly accounting close cycle while enhancing accounting policies and best practices. The Senior Manager of Accounting is expected to identify and implement process improvements in a continuous effort to drive timely and accurate financial reporting. This role requires strong team leadership skills, specifically managing and building best-in-class, operationally focused teams and fostering effective and collaborative cross-functional relationships.
What You'll Do
Location: Hybrid Onsite Presence based at our US Hubs - Scottsdale, Seattle, Boston, Washington, DC, Denver, San Francisco, or Atlanta
Reports to: Senior Director, Corporate Accounting and Global Consolidations
- Oversee the monthly US GAAP financial close process. This will occur through both direct management and indirect influence of the teams.
- Month-end accounting close responsibilities including review and approval of journal entries, variance analysis and account reconciliations, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and internal policies.
- Monitor and maintain the SOX control structure and ensure proper coordination with internal and external audit for timely completion and execution of all audit work.
- Collaborate with business and functional leaders, including Commercial Controllership, Revenue, FP&A, SEC reporting, Tax, IT, and Internal Audit to coordinate information flow and drive operational excellence and robust controls to deliver a high quality and timely close.
- Build and develop a high-performance team, establish and continuously improve business processes and procedures to drive scalability in a high growth environment
- Oversee the analysis and diagnosis of KPI and productivity Close metrics to optimize operational results over time
- Lead from the front in utilizing technology, automation and RPA tools to improve current processes and gain scalability across the global closing & reporting cycle
- Experience with transfer pricing accounting in collaboration with Tax department
- Assist in special projects such as M&A integration, ERP upgrade, consolidation tool and new accounting and reporting standards implementation
What You Bring
- 8+ years of relevant experience
- BS or equivalent in accounting or finance
- CPA required
- 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 and reporting tools (D365, HFM, OneStream, Microsoft office and Power platform)
- Strong analytical skills with experience in implementing various analytical techniques for Close cycle
- Experience in managing a team
- Strong business acumen and continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Experience with M&A integration
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong leadership, communication, organization and technology skills
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 117,525 in the lowest geographic market and USD 188,040 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 recruitingops@axon.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.