Director, Chief of Staff (Controllership)

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

We are seeking a strategic, analytical, and highly organized 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, with about half of the time dedicating to the CoS role and remaining time on special projects supporting CAO transformation initiatives. This role acts as a trusted advisor to the CAO leadership team, ensuring alignment of priorities, efficient operations, and execution of key financial and organizational initiatives. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator with a finance or accounting background who thrives in fast-paced environments and is capable of navigating multiple competing priorities across enterprise-wide cross-functional teams. 

What You'll Do

• Strategic & Operational Support 
  • Serve as a strategic partner to the CAO, helping drive execution of priorities and department goals. 
  • Facilitate effective decision-making by gathering information, conducting analyses, and preparing executive-level briefings, reports, MBR/QBR and presentations. 
  • Lead special projects and strategic initiatives across the finance organization to meet our fast pace growth (e.g., finance transformation, process and AI automation, system upgrades). 
• Financial & Business Insights 
  • Analyze financial and operational data to support strategic recommendations and performance improvements. 
  • Collaborate with key business partners outside of CAO organization such as FP&A, IT, Operations, and Sales on cross-functional initiatives and process optimization. 
  • Monitor goals, KPIs, reporting timelines, and compliance milestones to ensure alignment. 
  • Responsible for the generation and ongoing monitoring of the annual Controllership operating expense budget.  
  • Responsible for presentation materials to executive leadership team, including COO & CFO, as well as Audit Committee materials.   
• Team & Culture Enablement 
  • Drive engagement, communication, and team-building efforts across the broader CAO organization. 
  • Support talent development, succession planning, and hiring efforts in partnership with HR. 
  • Champion continuous improvement efforts and change management across the finance function. 
• Communication & Coordination 
  • Prepare internal communications, presentations, and dashboards for executive meetings, board updates, and audits. 
  • Coordinate finance leadership meetings, set agendas, and ensure timely follow-up on action items. 

What You Bring

• 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. 

Preferred Experience

• Experience in a multi-national public company or highly regulated industry. 
• Familiarity with financial transformation, digital finance tools, and automation initiatives. 
• Comfortable navigating in dynamic, matrixed environments and with executive-level stakeholders. 

What You’ll Gain

• 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. 

Benefits that Benefit You

• 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
• And yes, we have snacks in our offices

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work

Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Important Notes

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email recruitingops@axon.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.