Job Description
Axon is seeking a Senior Manager, Revenue Accounting Operations to lead a team focused on the revenue close and ownership of revenue systems. This role involves managing the close and relationship with Axon’s auditors, requiring experience in Revenue Recognition, process and system improvement, and strong team leadership skills. The Senior Manager will partner with non-finance executives and managers within Operations, IT, and Business Development to implement processes that satisfy customer expectations and accelerate the close.
What this role involves:
- Leading, coaching, and developing the US team responsible for complete and accurate revenue recognition.
- Overseeing Product, SaaS, Software, and professional service-related accounting.
- Partnering closely with Sales, Commercial Controllership, Commercial Operations, and FP&A.
- Managing and communicating throughout the monthly and quarterly financial close process.
- Setting and achieving key metrics for the team.
- Developing a deep understanding of the Company’s lead-to-cash cycle.
- Drafting, implementing, and executing policies, system changes, and procedures.
- Conducting training of stakeholders affected by these processes.
- Partnering with the information technology department to develop robust requirements for system enhancements.
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems, and productivity.
Requirements:
- 7+ years of experience leading revenue accounting teams in a dispersed work environment.
- Strong experience of managing close auditors.
- Experience with revenue close using a revenue engine.
- Global public company experience subject to SOX regulation.
- Strong attention to detail, a commitment to high quality, results driven, effective time management and customer focus.
- History of successfully implementing and continuing to enhance new operational technologies and solutions.
- Proven ability to thoughtfully identify opportunities to improve the financial close process.
- Leader with a track record of recruiting and developing strong talent.
What 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