Director, Chief of Staff (Controllership)

Job Description

Axon is seeking a Director, Chief of Staff (CoS) to support the CAO, which spans across commercial operations, commercial controllership, NPI, accounting and finance operations, M&A and strategic partnership due diligence and integration, Tax and Corporate Audit. This role is a hybrid function, dedicating time to the CoS role and special projects supporting CAO transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will act as a trusted advisor to the CAO leadership team, ensuring alignment of priorities and efficient operations.Axon is looking for someone who will:

• Serve as a strategic partner to the CAO
• Facilitate effective decision-making
• Lead special projects and strategic initiatives
• Analyze financial and operational data
• Collaborate with key business partners
• Drive engagement, communication, and team-building efforts
• Prepare internal communications, presentations, and dashboards
• Coordinate finance leadership meetings

Requirements for the role include:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or operations, with exposure to controllership functions
• Prior experience in FP&A, consulting, M&A or business partnership role is highly desirable
• Proven track record of building, pioneering, and implementing new processes with a hands-on approach
• Strong project management, organizational, communication, and presentation skills with robust cross-functional experience
• Resourceful in data mining, with strong modeling skills to uncover insights and drive informed decision-making
• Ability to translate complex financial and accounting concepts into simple communication
• Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks with precision and professionalism

Axon offers:

• 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