Director, Commercial Controller (Hybrid) at Leading Age

Your Impact

As a strategic business partner, you will collaborate closely with Axon's sales teams and a broad set of key business stakeholders across the company. Your role will be instrumental in shaping policy governance, maintaining robust internal controls, and driving timely, accurate US GAAP accounting and reporting. You will also play a key role in integrating new business ventures and operations, ensuring they align with Axon’s financial and operational strategies. Success in this role will be defined by your ability to foster collaboration, streamline processes, and provide actionable insights that contribute to scalable growth.

Location: Hybrid from one of our Hub Office locations - Scottsdale, Seattle, or Boston

What You'll Do

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of a scalable commercial controllership process that can support Axon’s rapid growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data transformation and accelerate decision-making through richer insights.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the sales teams on sales strategy, contract negotiation, financial modeling, and accounting analysis for new initiatives, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Conduct technical accounting research to ensure the proper treatment of new product launches and complex sales programs, particularly under ASC 606. Maintain well-documented controls to support compliance and audit readiness.
• Effectively communicate accounting implications and process requirements across Sales, Product, IT, and other functions to gain cross-functional support. Lead efforts to find optimal solutions that balance business needs with accounting integrity.
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls to ensure the accuracy of financial reporting, including operational metrics, and enhance the quality of the monthly and quarterly Close processes.
• Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and productivity metrics to provide actionable insights, driving continuous operational improvements and optimizing results over time.
• Manage and execute ad hoc controllership projects, such as M&A integrations, system enhancements, or new revenue stream implementations, to support Axon’s dynamic growth environment.

What You'll Bring

• 10+ years of experience in accounting, FP&A, or a related field, with a focus on revenue recognition, contract review (from technical accounting lens), process transformation and data analytics.
• BS or equivalent degree in accounting or finance. CPA required.
• Deep technical knowledge of US GAAP, with a strong understanding of ASC 606 and contract modifications.
• Proven experience leading process transformations and/or implementing revenue systems at complex, multinational publicly traded companies. Experience implementing “contract modifications” functions in RevPro, RevStream and/or other revenue automation tools highly desirable.
• High proficiency in data analytics and business intelligence tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx. Experience with SQL or Python is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Salesforce, D365, and Microsoft Power Platform.
• Relevant industry experience in connected devices and software is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects to completion in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to translate technical accounting concepts into actionable business insights.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and executive leadership.
• Highly preferred candidate with National Office rotation or capital markets/transaction support experience in ASC 606.

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 153,750 in the lowest geographic market and USD 246,000 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.