Financial Reporting Manager

Axon•Scottsdale, AZ

64d•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. Your Impact As the Financial Reporting Manager at Axon, you will play a key individual contributor role supporting the Director of Financial Reporting & Accounting Policy in facilitating our SEC reporting workstreams. Alongside your involvement in SEC reporting, you will leverage your technical accounting expertise to advise leadership on technical accounting & policy considerations and related SEC disclosure matters. You will be a collaborative leader in building strong cross-functional partnerships with business partners across the enterprise - including Legal, FP&A, and Investor Relations. Your combination of technical expertise, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills will help strengthen Axon's financial reporting and support continuous improvement across the controllership function.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in audit, financial reporting, accounting, or related roles for either a public accounting firm or a mix of public accounting and industry at a large accelerated filer
Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation required
Experience managing financial reporting and disclosure workstreams within a large public company and familiarity with SEC disclosure requirements
Comprehensive knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) provisions and methodologies for achieving compliance, including experience supporting SOX control testing for large public companies
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to evaluate technical accounting interpretations under US GAAP and provide recommendations to diverse audiences
Advanced analytical skills, with the ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions; experience working with data analysis tools
Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external auditors
Awareness of emerging industry trends, technologies, and regulations, and their impact on financial reporting

Responsibilities

Assist with the preparation and review of all SEC filings - including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, the annual proxy statement, and Section 16 filings
Create technical accounting memoranda and other documentation supported by research of accounting guidance under U.S. GAAP - including opportunities to present your research to leadership
Support the evaluation of new accounting pronouncements and development of external disclosures
Lead ongoing transformation and automation initiatives to enhance established procedures, policies, and controls
Proactively monitor and operate a robust internal control environment for your relevant areas in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley
Build cross-functional relationships with key business leaders
Perform other duties and ad-hoc projects as needed