NPI Commercial Controllership Director

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

A strategic business partner to our Product teams and a broad set of key business stakeholders and cross-functional leaders across the company to provide point of view and to drive timely product launch, robust internal controls, timely and accurate US GAAP accounting and reporting process, and integrate new businesses and operations.  

What You'll Do

• Provide strategic guidance to sales, marketing, and product teams on launching new products and commercial programs, ensuring accelerated SKU setup and program launch while adhering to US GAAP and IFRS standards and enhancing operational efficiency. 

• Spearhead the global New Product Introduction (NPI) process, fostering accountability among cross-functional reviewers/approvers and resolving approval process bottlenecks. 

• Serve as the key subject matter expert (SME) for technical accounting assessments of new SKUs and commercial programs, collaborating closely with Revenue Accounting and Technical Accounting teams to maintain alignment. 

• Take the lead on specific strategic Controllership M&A integrations, overseeing process and system integration for SKUs and combined offerings, and collaborating with key functional leaders like supply chain and operations for seamless integration. 

• Collaborate with the Revenue Transformation team to drive process improvements and provide clear business requirements for developing interim and long-term solutions for NPI initiatives, such as monitoring dashboards or system enhancements. 

• Establish robust internal controls and processes to ensure high-quality financial reporting and a smooth Close process, encompassing both operational and financial metrics. 

• Drive operational excellence by creating a scalable commercial controllership process suited for a high-growth environment. 

• Provide support for ad hoc Controllership projects arising from rapid growth. 

What You'll Bring

• 10+ years of relevant experience 

• BS or equivalent in accounting or finance 

• Superb project management skills 

• Prior experience in process transformation 

• Strong data analytical skills 

• CPA 

• Proficient with ASC606  

• Experience with order to cash or revenue recognition functions at complex and multi-national publicly-traded companies 

• Relevant industry experience in connected devices and software a plus 

• Strong business acumen  

• Strong leadership, communication, organization and technology skills 

• Executive presence and ability to communicate effectively  

• Experience in supporting a global sales organization across multiple time zones 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities  

• M&A integration  

• Experience with Salesforce, D365 and Microsoft Power Platform a plus 

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
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