Senior Manager of Transformation and Internal Controls (Hybrid)

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 Senior Manager of Transformation and Internal Controls you will play a pivotal role in enhancing and optimizing the company's internal control environment, governance and risk management practices.

Reporting to the Director of Transformation and Internal Controls, you will be responsible for helping to identify, drive and/or contribute to process improvements and transformative initiatives across various Finance / Accounting teams, while also leading such improvements and initiatives for newly acquired entities. You will also help execute specialized projects identified by management in response to critical business changes or needs.

We will also leverage your advanced analytical skills, problem-solving skills and deep understanding of audit principles to assist with SOX risk assessment, audit projects, issue resolution and deficiency remediation, with the primary goal of ensuring the adequacy and effectiveness of Axon's internal processes and controls.

Your responsibilities also include working with various stakeholders to develop actionable insight, meticulous documenting of results and reporting for senior management and facilitate transparent communication across teams, which is critical to the Company’s transformation and maturity journey.

What You’ll Do

Location: Hybrid from Scottsdale, Seattle, Denver, Atlanta, Boston, or Washington D.C./Sterling 
Reports to: Director of Transformation and Internal Controls

• Partner with VP of Corporate Audit and the other audit pillars to conduct periodic risk assessments for newly acquired, non-integrated entities, identifying areas of potential risk and plan for and execute risk-based internal audits, projects or initiatives accordingly
• Facilitate investigation of complex issues and control deficiencies, collaborating with management to develop effective solutions
• Partner with business stakeholders and senior management to discuss complex issues and process improvement opportunities, and work to develop effective solutions
• Perform data analysis to extract meaningful insights and support existing projects and audits; review analyses performed by audit team members
• As needed, provide key input and assistance in the end-to-end testing of business process controls in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements
• Prepare or review detailed and well-organized audit or project workpapers, documenting procedures, findings, and recommendations
• Communicate effectively with senior management regarding audit status, potential findings, and recommendations; prepare and present clear, concise, and insightful reports on audit results and status
• Utilize and recommend data analysis tools to enhance audit procedures and identify potential issues
• Prepare detailed audit reports, summarizing analysis results and providing actionable recommendations
• Be a key driver in the monitoring and reporting on progress of action plans to address audit findings; provide input on the effectiveness of corrective actions
• Oversee the coordination with the External Audit firm on all matters involving newly acquired entities; contribute to coordination efforts related to the broader integrated audit
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes that will help drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Corporate Audit function
• Identify opportunities for process improvement within the audit function and contribute to the enhancement of audit processes; implement and adhere to quality assurance and improvement programs to maintain high audit standards
• Incorporate feedback from Corporate Audit leadership and Axon Management to enhance skills and performance
• Participate in training programs to enhance audit and control knowledge; recommend and give training to audit team members and business stakeholders as needed

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Computer Information Systems or related field
• Certified Public Accountant and / or Certified Internal Auditor designation preferred