Manager of Transformation & Internal Controls (Remote)

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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 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, new departments and 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, control testing, 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 (Day to Day):

• Execute specialized projects identified by management related to new business areas or acquired entities to timely mitigate risk, and assist with establishing new policies and processes.
• Perform data analysis to extract meaningful insights and support existing projects and audits; review analyses performed by audit team members
• Investigate and address complex issues and control deficiencies, collaborating with management to develop effective solutions
• Collaborate with management to discuss complex issues and process improvement opportunities, and work to develop effective solutions
• Participate in annual risk assessment; assist in identifying and developing detailed audit plans, considering key risk areas and control objectives
• 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; report findings and action items to the Audit Committee
• 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
• Monitor and report on the progress of action plans to address audit findings; provide input on the effectiveness of corrective actions
• Work collaboratively with the other Corporate Audit pillars and External Audit firm to ensure a holistic approach to transformation and internal audit activities
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of audit methodologies and tools; stay informed about industry trends and changes in regulatory requirements
• 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; obtain relevant certificates

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
• 5+ years experience in internal audit or related roles, demonstrating a deep understanding of audit principles and practices
• Comprehensive knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) provisions and methodologies for achieving compliance
• Familiarity with common challenges that high-growth, public companies face relating to policies and internal controls and an ability to identify