Senior Manager, Revenue Accounting and Commercial Controllership (Remote) - Axon
Scottsdale, AZ
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
As Axon's Senior Manager – Revenue Accounting and Commercial Controllership, you will be part of a highly collaborative team which partners cross-functionally with Sales, Commercial Operations, Legal, Revenue Accounting Operations and IT to ensure proper contract and quote structuring that enables an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and yearly accounting close. You will join an environment that favors agility, initiative, and creative thinking. We genuinely love what we do and are looking for someone who shares this passion. Come work with us in a dynamic environment in which you'll use your passion, technical experience, and strong problem-solving skills.
Your Day to Day
- Develop collaborative, responsive relationships with Sales, Commercial Operations, Legal and IT and be a primary point of contact to navigate revenue related Finance matters
- Drive the development and coordination of a best-in-class commercial controllership organization that will support the Company's long-term growth strategy. Manage a small team of staff and senior level accountants.
- Review quotes to ensure proper system setup to enable appropriate revenue treatment in accordance with ASC 606
- Own the revenue contract review process, summarizing customer arrangements with non-standard terms for proper revenue recognition in accordance with company policy and revenue recognition accounting standards
- Work proactively with upstream stakeholders to impact contracting and quoting structures to limit manual backend accounting and mitigate contracts being signed that will result in negative financial results.
- Develop an extensive understanding of Axon products and bundles
- Research technical accounting issues for complex transactions or arrangements in accordance with ASC 606 and draft memos on key findings
- Help coordinate new product and pricebook setups to ensure proper revenue recognition patterns
- Bring a fresh viewpoint to help identify ways to improve the processes and efficiency as we move through a phase of rapid growth and technology change
- Assist with special projects as assigned
- Work closely with Revenue Accounting Operations to ensure timely revenue close
- Other duties that may arise
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or higher degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation, or ability to qualify, preferred
- Minimum of eight years of progressive experience in the accounting profession, revenue (ASC 606) experience a plus
- Recent public accounting experience or revenue accounting experience with a publicly-traded company highly desirable
- Knowledge of accounting for Multiple-Element Arrangements
- Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills are required for frequent interaction with financial and non-financial management
- Strong technical accounting skills
- Superb attention to detail, strong planning and organization skills, and the ability to multi-task, prioritize and deliver in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit
- Experience with Salesforce is a plus
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team setting
- Concern for quality and deadlines
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 109,000 in the lowest geographic market and USD 194,000 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(http://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.