Director of Accounting - Procurement & Operations

Axon•Sterling, VA

67d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. We are seeking a Director of Supply Chain Accounting to join Axon's Accounting Operations organization. Reporting to the VP of Accounting Operations, this strategic finance leader, will own and drive Axon's global supply chain accounting, spanning hardware and software procurement. Being an individual contributor operating within a highly matrixed, cross-functional environment, this leader will influence key stakeholders across Accounting, Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure financial integrity, scalability, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate brings a blend of strategic insight and technical depth, with demonstrated experience leading complex M&A integrations, strengthening global controls while balanced with execution agility, and driving process improvement initiatives. This role requires a leader who is hands-on yet forward-looking, thrives in a high-growth, dynamic environment, and can effectively translate business complexity into accurate financial outcomes and actionable insights.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA/CA required.
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership in supply chain/procurement accounting.
Proven experience with M&A integration (systems, processes, controls).
Background in hardware and software procurement accounting, manufacturing accounting, and experience with global publicly traded companies; technology industry experience strongly preferred.
Strong technical accounting expertise (US GAAP), including inventory, embedded leases, vendor rebates and foreign currency.
Demonstrated success in high-growth, fast-paced environments with ability to balance strategy and execution.
Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to translate accounting concepts into clear business language.
Experience in vendor negotiations and working with legal on preferable terms & conditions
Track record of leading cross-functional partnerships and driving global change.
Systems-oriented, with experience in Onestream, D365, and SAP ERP; automation experience strongly preferred.
Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables) and proficiency in self-service reporting tools such as Power BI, Sigma, and SQL a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead contract reviews across global supply chain accounting, including procurement and vendor contracting for hardware and software. Perform accounting analysis and prepare technical documentation
Partner with Supply Chain Operations and Corporate Development in vendor negotiations as needed.
Oversee P2P accounting integration for acquisitions, ensuring compliance, scalability, and strong controls.
Collaborate with Accounting Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, FP&A, and Operations to align accounting with business strategies, including supporting Fx exposure management as part of international expansion
Drive process improvements, and implement scalable, technology-enabled solutions using AI; develop KPIs and dashboards.
Ensure timely and accurate close processes, reconciliations, and reporting under US GAAP.
Support audit and internal control requirements, maintaining compliance with SOX and other standards.
Provide thought leadership by modernizing processes and leveraging automation.