Manager, Revenue Accounting - Axon
Seattle, WA
About the Job
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
You will have responsibility for overseeing the accounting of revenue from customers, including ownership of 3rd party vendor cost of goods and services sold to customers. You will also be responsible for the accounting of professional services to our customers, including determination of timing of recognition and presentation. This includes ownership of the overall close cycle, controls, reporting, and compliance with U.S. GAAP. The Manager, Revenue Accounting will oversee a current, though growing, team of one professional covering the Company's third-party cost of goods and services and professional services processes.
The role requires experience with revenue and commercial models for selling bundled hardware, software and services subscriptions as well as strong team leadership skills, specifically managing and building a best-in-class team, and fostering effective cross-functional relationships. You will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, high growth environment. Additionally, the Manager, Revenue Accounting will partner with non-finance related executives and managers within Operations to build and drive processes that satisfy internal expectations and data reporting.
What You'll Do
Location: Remote US, residing near Axon hub locations
Reports to: Sr. Manager, Revenue Accounting
- Leads, coaches and develops the team responsible for complete and accurate third-party and internal COGS recognition utilizing RevStream, Salesforce, Dynamics 365 and adjacent systems
- Partners closely with Sales, Commercial Controllership, Commercial Operations and FP&A to ensure precise, accurate, complete and timely reporting of revenue and cost of goods and services
- You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance and Operations to ensure accurate cost tracking and reporting.
- You will support all internal and external audit activities, including SOX Compliance.
- Develops a deep understanding of the Company's lead-to-cash cycle, with a particular focus on how quoting through revenue recognition is affected by upstream processes and data and how they affect downstream processes and data to optimize overall customer and Company outcomes
- Utilizes deep understanding of the Company's quoting, ordering and revenue recognition systems and processes to draft, implement and execute policies and procedures to facilitate an effective and efficient revenue close cycle
- Partners with other functions to enable timely and accurate reporting on KPIs and metrics
- Proactively identifies opportunities to improve processes, systems, and productivity to enable the Company to continue to scale as it grows both in existing markets and in new markets across both domestic and global geographies and customer segments
What You Bring
- 5+ years of experience in revenue accounting, with 2+ years of direct people management.
- CPA or equivalent preferred, with deep understanding of ASC 606 and ASC 340 and ability to research complex accounting matters.
- Public company experience subject to SOX regulation, preferably with technology companies.
- Strong attention to detail, a commitment to high quality, results driven, effective time management and customer focus.
- History of successfully implementing and continuing to enhance new operational technologies and solutions to enable scaling in a rapidly growing global business.
- Proven ability to thoughtfully identify opportunities to improve the financial close process including quality, efficiency, and timeliness.
- Ability to problem solve day-to-day issues that affect multiple stakeholders including cross-functional team members.
- Superior intellect with the ability to think critically and make clear and well-reasoned decisions complemented by a sense of passion about the role, company, potential for growth and most importantly the people.
- Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills for frequent interaction with financial and non-financial management
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 104,000 in the lowest geographic market and USD 156,000 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.
