Director, Commercial & Revenue Controllership - New Ventures at Axon

New York, New York, United States

Axon Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Public SafetyIndustries

Requirements

  • CPA required; deep U.S. GAAP knowledge, with a focus on ASC 606
  • Public company experience, including SEC reporting and SOX compliance
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting/controllership experience spanning Big 4 and industry
  • Proven ability to navigate SaaS recurring revenue, hardware/manufacturing, and complex revenue models

Responsibilities

  • Be commercially astute with strong product understanding, driving a robust New Product Introduction (NPI) integration process to ensure financial readiness across quote-to-cash, SKU/BOM setup, and revenue treatment
  • Lead the monthly revenue close for newly acquired M&A businesses, owning end-to-end accounting for key revenue streams, including revenue recognition, technical assessments, SOX control design, and preparation of external disclosures under ASC 606 and SEC requirements
  • Apply Axon’s global order-to-cash standards to integrate acquired businesses into our processes and controls
  • Execute post-acquisition integration, from due diligence to financial system alignment and process transformation
  • Partner with Sales, FP&A, Legal, Operations, IT and Finance verticals to implement pre-contract review best practices, streamline fulfillment planning, and align revenue reporting with internal forecasts and external guidance
  • Train and mentor team members on technical revenue topics while shaping scalable, global processes
  • Deliver timely and accurate monthly and quarterly revenue reporting for senior leadership
  • Enhance dashboards, reporting tools, and workflow automation to improve visibility, accuracy, and timeliness
  • Leverage ERP and CRM systems (D365, Salesforce, OneStream, HFM, Alteryx) to drive transformation and efficiency improvements

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

ASC 606SOX complianceSEC reportingrevenue recognitionrevenue controllershipcommercial operationspost-acquisition integrationSaaS accountinghardware revenueprocess implementationFP&Across-functional collaboration

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote or does it require office work?

This role is eligible to be based out of Axon's US hubs in Atlanta, Boston, DC, Denver, New York, San Francisco, Scottsdale, or Seattle and follows a hybrid schedule, requiring onsite work Tuesdays through Fridays with flexibility to work remotely on Mondays unless there's an approved accommodation.

What are the key skills required for this position?

The role requires expertise in revenue controllership, commercial operations, technical accounting including ASC 606, SEC, and SOX compliance, strong product understanding, and the ability to lead post-acquisition integrations and cross-functional collaboration.

What is the reporting structure for this role?

The position reports to the VP, Business Controller, New Ventures and has 0 direct reports.

What is the company culture like at Axon?

Axon has a fast-paced, challenging, and meaningful work environment that emphasizes ownership, constant growth, in-person collaboration, candor, care, and diverse perspectives to fuel innovation and shared success.

What makes a strong candidate for this Director role?

A strong candidate will have commercial astuteness with strong product understanding, experience leading revenue close processes and post-acquisition integrations, deep knowledge of ASC 606 and SOX controls, and proven ability to partner cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, Legal, Ops, and IT teams.

Axon

Public safety technology for law enforcement

About Axon

Axon provides technology solutions aimed at improving public safety and law enforcement effectiveness. The company offers a range of products, including TASER devices, body-worn cameras, and in-car video systems, which help law enforcement agencies capture and manage evidence. Additionally, Axon provides software solutions for evidence management and real-time situational awareness, operating on a subscription model that generates recurring revenue. Unlike many competitors, Axon combines hardware and software offerings, allowing for a comprehensive approach to public safety technology. The goal of Axon is to enhance safety, accountability, and operational efficiency for law enforcement and public safety organizations worldwide.

Scottsdale, ArizonaHeadquarters
1993Year Founded
$246MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Government & Public Sector, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision
Fitness Programs
Mental Health
Pre-Tax Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)
Annual Bonuses
Stocks
Remote Work
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Room to Grow
Leadership Development Program
Learning and Development

Risks

Legal challenges over body camera compatibility may impact Axon's market position.
Integration of Dedrone may pose operational and financial challenges for Axon.
Increased competition from technology partners in Verkada's program could affect Axon's market share.

Differentiation

Axon leads in public safety tech with TASERs, body cameras, and evidence management.
Axon's SaaS model ensures recurring revenue through cloud-based evidence management solutions.
Axon's acquisition of Dedrone enhances its drone security capabilities, setting it apart.

Upsides

Axon's collaboration with Carbyne enhances situational awareness and emergency response.
The Dedrone acquisition expands Axon's market in drone security and airspace protection.
Strategic partnerships, like with Verkada, increase Axon's market reach and integration capabilities.

Land your dream remote job 3x faster with AI