Senior Manager, Revenue Accounting Operations

• Lead, coach, and develop the U.S. revenue accounting team
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Work with technical accounting to research, document, and obtain formal approval for all technical accounting conclusions
• 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
• 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
• Identify and manage cross-functional dependencies that could affect revenue
• 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
• 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

• 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

Proficiency with RevStream (or equivalent), Salesforce, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 a plus

• 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
• Snacks in our offices