Axon · 21 hours ago
Senior Manager, Revenue Accounting Operations
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $190K/yr
8+ years expAxon is on a mission to Protect Life, focusing on critical safety and justice issues through its ecosystem of devices and cloud software. The Senior Manager, Revenue Accounting Operations will lead all revenue-related accounting activities, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and providing actionable insights into revenue trends and performance.
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Responsibilities
Lead and coach the U.S. revenue accounting team to meet Axon’s high standards of accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
Present the close outcomes to senior leadership including the CFO, COO and CAO
Keep finance and executive leadership informed of any matter that could materially affect revenue timing, accuracy, compliance, or system performance
Ensure all approvals and sign-offs under this role’s purview are obtained and documented
Oversee and execute the end-to-end monthly and quarterly revenue close across all entities and revenue streams
Confirm that journal entries, reconciliations, deferrals, and disclosures are complete, reviewed, and retained
Provide accurate and timely revenue schedules and footnote disclosures for SEC and management reporting
Prepare and review variance analyses explaining period-over-period and forecast-to-actual movements
Prepare and review the gross margin analysis
Ensure the close calendar is met without exception, barring documented escalation and approval
Maintain a full audit trail supporting every revenue conclusion and adjustment
Help form the vision and implement Axon’s revenue system roadmap
Perform post-implementation validation and user-acceptance testing after every deployment to confirm accuracy and control functionality
Maintain segregation of duties and SOX-compliant access controls
Work with the appropriate teams to ensure accuracy and completeness of all contract, SKU, and pricing master-data, partnering with IT and Commercial Operations on validation controls
Work with technical accounting to draft, maintain, and enforce all revenue accounting policies, procedures, and work instructions
Act as control owner and operator for revenue-related SOX controls; ensure performance and evidence are documented and test-ready
Work with technical accounting to research, document, and obtain formal approval for all technical accounting conclusions, consulting with Corporate Accounting or auditors as appropriate
Ensure retention of all records and workpapers in accordance with Axon’s document-retention policy
Participate proactively in compliance, Internal Audit, and Legal reviews of revenue processes, providing documentation and subject-matter input whether or not specifically requested
Immediately escalate any suspected error, misstatement, or management override through proper compliance channels
Partner with Sales, Operations, Legal, FP&A, Commercial Controllership, IT, Tax, and Treasury to ensure complete, accurate, and compliant revenue data and cash application
Review deal structures, pricing models, and contract terms in advance of execution when unusual terms arise to identify and resolve revenue impacts before signature
Identify and manage cross-functional dependencies that could affect revenue; track and verify corrective actions until resolved
Train and guide non-finance teams whose work influences revenue outcomes
Serve as the primary contact for all internal and external audit inquiries
Drive automation, process optimization, and control enhancement to shorten close cycles and improve accuracy
Track measurable process-improvement metrics and report progress quarterly
Ensure systems and policies scale for new business models, international expansion, and evolving compliance requirements
Conduct post-project reviews to validate sustained performance and control integrity
Monitor new product offerings, service models, and contract types for revenue-recognition implications and update policies and training accordingly
Maintain professional independence and refuse to process, approve, or record any transaction inconsistent with GAAP or ethical standards, regardless of external pressure
Pursue continuing education and remain current on accounting standards, system releases, and company policies
Demonstrate integrity, confidentiality, and judgment consistent with Axon’s mission to Protect Life
Performs any and all duties necessary to ensure the integrity, compliance, and accuracy of Axon’s revenue recognition, reporting, and audit readiness, whether or not explicitly listed above
Qualification
Required
CPA required with deep technical accounting knowledge of ASC 606
8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting (Big 4 or national firm) and public company controllership experience
Proven expertise in reconciliations, flux analysis, audit support, and technical memo writing
Experience serving as the lead contact for external auditors, including walkthroughs, testing, and resolution of issues
Experience partnering on ERP/CRM implementations and ensuring accounting/compliance requirements are built in
Experience with data governance and integrity for accounting/reporting systems
Strong analytical skills; comfortable working with complex data and distilling results into actionable insights
Excellent communication skills for interaction with executives, auditors, governance bodies, and cross-functional partners
Strong project management skills with ability to balance detail orientation with strategic perspective in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Proficiency with RevStream (or equivalent), Salesforce, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 a plus
Benefits
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
Company
Axon
Axon provides electronic control devices to law enforcement and corrections agencies.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2B2025-03-05Post Ipo Debt· $1.75B
2018-08-07Post Ipo Equity· $246M
2001-06-07IPO
Leadership Team
Jay Reitz
SVP Software Engineering
Anthony Baldoni
VP Strategic Initiatives
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