Senior International Accountant

<div class="content-intro"><h4><strong>Join Axon and be a Force for Good.</strong></h4> <p>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.<br><br>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.</p></div><p><strong>Your Impact</strong><br>We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant to join our growing international finance team. In this role you will play a key role in the period-end close process, managing assigned areas of the accounting operations and ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting across all out international entities. Additionally, you will support all aspects of statutory reporting for these entities working closely with the relevant senior managers, preparers of the financial statements (currently outsourced) and the external auditors. This role requires a solid understanding of US GAAP, strong analytical skills, and a high degree of ownership and accountability. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and is eager to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. <br><br><strong>What You'll Do:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Perform key aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities</li> <li>Manage general ledger activities, including preparation or review of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial schedules</li> <li>Support variance analysis and provide explanations for key P&L and balance sheet movements</li> <li>Manage and reconcile cash accounts for multiple entities</li> <li>Work with both internal and external auditors to ensure proper support and schedules are provided in order to complete quarterly and yearly audit test work for global audit and similarly for local statutory audits</li> <li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures</li> <li>Identify and drive process improvements and automation opportunities within the accounting function</li> <li>Special projects and ad-hoc requests as assigned</li> </ul> <p><strong>What You Bring</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s or higher degree in Accounting, Finance or related field</li> <li>Big 4 trained ACA with 3-4 years PQE, either (i) post qualified experience within a similar US GAAP listed technology company, or (ii) remaining in Big 4 practice</li> &