Senior Accountant

2 Months ago • 5 Years + • Account Management

Job Summary

Job Description

This Senior Accountant role supports the Dedrone Finance team in Germany and involves performing month-end close activities, supporting global consolidation and financial reporting. Key responsibilities include monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger closing in accordance with US GAAP and HGB, standard cost accounting, tax return coordination, variance analysis, and accounts receivable invoice generation. The role also involves collaborating with international teams, supporting intercompany accounting, and participating in projects to optimize accounting activities and internal controls. The candidate should be able to deal with conflicts and ambiguity to work in a cross-functional and dynamic environment. This role requires travel to Kassel one week per month.
Must have:
  • Minimum 5 years of financial statement preparation experience.
  • Experience with US GAAP and HGB.
  • Fluent in English and German.
Good to have:
  • Experience in post-merger integration and ERP projects (Microsoft D365 and NetSuite).
  • Experience with multiple deliverable contracts and revenue recognition guidelines.
  • Experience in internal controls and process optimization.

Job Details

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.

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.

Job Summary: 

We are seeking a highly motivated professional support the Dedrone Finance team in Germany The ideal candidate will have a strong background in revenue and will be required perform a variety of tasks as part of the Month-end close process, playing a critical role in stabilizing the function while supporting the global consolidation and financial reporting process.

Location: Remote (Must be willing to travel to Kassel one week per month) 

Reports To: Financial Controller, EMEA 

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting:

  • Perform the monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger and financial statement closing activities in accordance with US GAAP and HGB
  • Support standard cost accounting process incl. accounting and analysis of typical variances, e.g. on material, labour, overheads
  • Coordinate and support income tax returns, file VAT returns, execute transfer pricing policy according to global guidance
  • Conduct actual vs. budget analysis, prepare flux and month end commentary, cash planning and working capital management
  • Generate and post accounts receivable invoices in accordance with revenue recognition under ASC606/IFRS 15
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with international team, e.g. sales, corporate accounting, and tax
  • Support intercompany accounting and settlement process according to global guidance
  • Be key contact for tax auditors, tax advisors and internal/external auditors on relevant topics

Project and Controls:

  • Support post-merger integration of Axon subsidiaries; support harmonization of ERP-systems, chart of accounts, processes, and tools
  • Participate in (sub-)projects or lead sub-projects to optimize the accounting activities and the implementation of internal (SOX) controls
  • Perform and document month end close controls, e.g. around balance sheet reconciliation and manual journal entries
  • Develop into functional expert in Accounting on ERP (NetSuite/Salesforce) related topics

Who You Are: 

  • Successfully completed studies in Business Administration or a successfully completed Finance-related professional education
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements according to US GAAP and HGB
  • Experience in post-merger integration, entity restructuring and ERP-projects (Microsoft D365 and NetSuite) is a strong plus
  • Experience with multiple deliverable contracts and accounting according to international revenue recognition guidelines
  • Business fluent written and spoken English and German language skills; other languages are advantageous
  • Ability to constructively deal with conflicts and ambiguity to work in a cross-functional and dynamic environment
  • Experience in internal controls and process optimization

 

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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