Director, Commercial & Revenue Controllership - New Ventures at Axon

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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

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 M&A integrations

Responsibilities

  • Drive 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 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

ASC 606
SOX compliance
SEC reporting
revenue recognition
commercial controllership
post-acquisition integration
SaaS accounting
hardware revenue
process implementation
cross-functional leadership
FP&A
accounting operations

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.

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