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.
Axon’s rapid growth (domestically and internationally) has led to the need for a dynamic leader who can lead the effort to implement new process and technology in Finance and Accounting. Your problem-solving skills, business acumen and technical expertise will come into play as you find effective ways to bring technology to bear on our processes. You will have a deep understanding of financial systems, a passion for technology, and a strategic mindset to drive efficiency and growth.
What You’ll Do- You will collaborate with senior finance and accounting leaders to understand business needs, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
- You will design effective business process solutions that support growth, improved customer experience and strong internal controls.
- You will partner to solve business problems by translating business requirements into technological and process improvement solutions.
- You will develop and communicate the vision and roadmap for improvements related to Finance and Accounting, determining what functionality is prioritized and implemented.
- You will help drive the selection, customization, and implementation of financial systems.
- You will negotiate and communicate with various stakeholders to ensure organizational alignment on architecture, solutions and approach.
- You will drive the adoption of best practices in financial data management, reporting, and analytics.
- You will lead change management, driving user adoption and process adherence.
- You will foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure successful project outcomes.
- You will establish milestones and deliverables and monitor adherence to schedule delivery at the milestone/deliverable level.
- You will coordinate user interactions for project activities, including requirements, testing and validation.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in finance/accounting and IT/systems, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
- Proven track record of designing and implementing complex financial systems in a fast-paced environment
- Deep understanding of ERP systems, financial reporting, and compliance requirements
- Experience with M&A integrations
- Specific experience with Dynamics 365, Salesforce CPQ, Salesforce Billing, Vertex, and/or Aptitude RevStream is preferred
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
- Strategic thinker with a problem-solving mindset and a focus on continuous improvement
- Experience in the technology industry, particularly in a company that sells hardware, software, and services
- Successful experience with business process modeling and mapping requirements to technology
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate business impact of design, dependencies and process
- Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with others, lead actions, and adapt to change
- Self-starter with a track record of success in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Ability to challenge the status quo to drive results
- 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
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- 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.
Location: Hybrid Presence based near our US Hubs - Boston, San Francisco, Atlanta, Sterling, Denver, Seattle, New York City or Scottsdale. This role follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. We believe that connection fuels innovation, and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.
Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. 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.
We collect personal information from applicants to evaluate candidates for employment. You may request access, deletion, or exercise other CCPA rights at [email protected] or via our Axon Privacy Web Form. For more information, please see the Your California Privacy Rights section of our Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice.
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.
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