Director, Commercial Controller (Hybrid)

3 Weeks ago • 10 Years + • Account Management • Finance

About the job

Job Description

As a Director, Commercial Controller at Axon, you will be a strategic business partner, collaborating with sales teams and stakeholders to shape policy, maintain internal controls, and ensure accurate financial reporting. Key responsibilities include leading the development of a scalable commercial controllership process, advising sales on strategy and contract negotiation, conducting technical accounting research (especially under ASC 606), implementing robust internal controls, analyzing KPIs, and managing ad-hoc projects like M&A integrations. The role requires strong US GAAP knowledge, experience with revenue recognition and contract modifications, proficiency in data analytics tools, and excellent communication and leadership skills.
Must have:
  • 10+ years of accounting experience
  • US GAAP expertise, ASC 606 knowledge
  • Process transformation experience
  • Data analytics proficiency
  • CPA required
  • Strong communication & leadership
Good to have:
  • Experience with RevPro, RevStream
  • SQL or Python experience
  • Salesforce, D365 familiarity
  • Connected devices/software experience
  • M&A integration experience
Perks:
  • Competitive salary & 401k match
  • Discretionary paid time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Fitness programs
  • Wellness support
  • Learning & Development

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 a strategic business partner, you will collaborate closely with Axon's sales teams and a broad set of key business stakeholders across the company. Your role will be instrumental in shaping policy governance, maintaining robust internal controls, and driving timely, accurate US GAAP accounting and reporting. You will also play a key role in integrating new business ventures and operations, ensuring they align with Axon’s financial and operational strategies. Success in this role will be defined by your ability to foster collaboration, streamline processes, and provide actionable insights that contribute to scalable growth.

Location: Hybrid from one of our Hub Office locations - Scottsdale, Seattle, or Boston,

 What You'll Do

  • Lead the development and continuous improvement of a scalable commercial controllership process that can support Axon’s rapid growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data transformation and accelerate decision-making through richer insights.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to the sales teams on sales strategy, contract negotiation, financial modeling, and accounting analysis for new initiatives, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
  • Conduct technical accounting research to ensure the proper treatment of new product launches and complex sales programs, particularly under ASC 606. Maintain well-documented controls to support compliance and audit readiness.
  • Effectively communicate accounting implications and process requirements across Sales, Product, IT, and other functions to gain cross-functional support. Lead efforts to find optimal solutions that balance business needs with accounting integrity.
  • Implement and maintain robust internal controls to ensure the accuracy of financial reporting, including operational metrics, and enhance the quality of the monthly and quarterly Close processes.
  • Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and productivity metrics to provide actionable insights, driving continuous operational improvements and optimizing results over time.
  • Manage and execute ad hoc controllership projects, such as M&A integrations, system enhancements, or new revenue stream implementations, to support Axon’s dynamic growth environment.

What You'll Bring

  • 10+ years of experience in accounting, FP&A, or a related field, with a focus on revenue recognition, contract review (from technical accounting lens), process transformation and data analytics.
  • BS or equivalent degree in accounting or finance. CPA required.
  • Deep technical knowledge of US GAAP, with a strong understanding of ASC 606 and contract modifications.
  • Proven experience leading process transformations and/or implementing revenue systems at complex, multinational publicly traded companies. Experience implementing “contract modifications” functions in RevPro, RevStream and/or other revenue automation tools highly desirable.
  • High proficiency in data analytics and business intelligence tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx. Experience with SQL or Python is highly desirable.
  • Familiarity with Salesforce, D365, and Microsoft Power Platform.
  • Relevant industry experience in connected devices and software is a plus.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects to completion in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
  • Strong business acumen, with the ability to translate technical accounting concepts into actionable business insights.
  • Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and executive leadership.
  • Highly preferred candidate with National Office rotation or capital markets/transaction support experience in ASC 606

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

The Pay: Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The starting base pay for this role is between USD 153,750 in the lowest geographic market and USD 246,000 in the highest geographic market. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit www.axon.com/careers/benefits.

 

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.

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$153.8K - $246.0K/yr (Outscal est.)
$199.9K/yr avg.
Seattle, Washington, United States

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