Axon is seeking a Director, Chief of Staff (CoS) to support the CAO. This role is a hybrid function, dedicating time to the CoS role and special projects supporting CAO transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator with a finance or accounting background who thrives in fast-paced environments.
What this role involves:
Serving as a strategic partner to the CAO.
Facilitating effective decision-making.
Leading special projects and strategic initiatives.
Analyzing financial and operational data.
Collaborating with key business partners.
Monitoring goals, KPIs, reporting timelines, and compliance milestones.
Driving engagement, communication, and team-building efforts.
Supporting talent development, succession planning, and hiring efforts.
Preparing internal communications, presentations, and dashboards.
Coordinating finance leadership meetings.
Requirements:
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.
What Axon offers:
Exposure to high-level financial decision-making and corporate strategy.
Opportunity to drive meaningful change and help shape the future of the finance organization.
A seat at the table with a leadership team focused on innovation, integrity, and growth.
Axon is a technology company dedicated to the mission of protecting life through its ecosystem of devices and cloud software. The company develops and delivers solutions for public safety, focusing on hardware, software, and AI/ML technologies. Committed to innovation and driven by a desire to create a safer future, Axon emphasizes collaboration, diverse perspectives, and making a positive impact on the communities it serves. The company operates in a dynamic environment, striving for continuous improvement.