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Director of Accounting - International

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

A strategic business partner to our international teams and a broad set of key business stakeholders across the company to provide point of view on EMEA and APAC areas. This role will drive policy governance related to legal entity matters, internal controls processes, timely and accurate US GAAP and statutory accounting and reporting process. This role will also play a key role in integrating new EMEA and APAC ventures, businesses and operations.

This senior finance role oversees the US GAAP Close for the international legal entities and related statutory financial statements preparation and audits. This senior role may also serve as board of directors, managers or officers at international entities.

What You'll Do

Location: Hybrid from one of our EMEA offices: London, UK, Netherlands, OR Germany.
Reports to: VP, Accounting

A thought leader to our international teams on business operations and growth.
Design and implement robust internal controls and processes to drive high quality US GAAP and local statutory Close and financial reporting.
Build a scalable statutory Close and reporting process in a high growth environment; co-lead and drive process transformation initiatives.
Monitor and oversee international ESG related reporting guidance such as CSRD for international legal entities.
Develop and mentor a high performing team to meet rapid growth.
Liaise closely with external and internal auditors in executing audit plan.
Lead selected Controllership M&A including process and system integration. Collaborate with key functional leaders such as supply chain, IT and operations on operational integration.
Support local financial operations, tax audits and treasury team on an as needed basis. For example, customers billing, cash collections, payables, vendor FX hedging and cash pooling programs.
A senior finance partner to our UK sales team including customer RFP submission.
Support our EMEA manufacturing and operational leaders on logistics and manufacturing processes on an as needed basis.
Support ad hoc Controllership projects that arise due to our rapid growth.

What You Bring

15+ years of relevant experience
BS or equivalent in Accounting or Finance
Chartered Accountant or CPA
Strong technical US GAAP knowledge
Manufacturing experience at complex and multi-national publicly-traded companies
Relevant industry experience in connected devices and software
Prior experience leading statutory reporting at publicly-traded companies and process transformation a plus
Strong business acumen
Strong leadership, communication, organization and technology skills
Executive presence and ability to communicate effectively
Experience in supporting a global organization across multiple time zones
Ability to manage multiple priorities
M&A integration experience
Experience with Salesforce, D365, NetSuite and automation tools

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.

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What You Should Know About Director of Accounting - International, Axon

Join Axon as the Director of Accounting - International and be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to Protecting Life. At Axon, we tackle society's most pressing issues with our cutting-edge devices and cloud software, and we believe in the power of collaboration and diverse perspectives. In this role, you will be the strategic partner for our international teams, providing insights and guidance on EMEA and APAC matters. Your primary responsibilities will involve managing policy governance related to legal entity matters, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, and overseeing the preparation of statutory financial statements. You will also be instrumental in integrating new business operations and ventures within these regions. As the Director, you'll lead the US GAAP Close for our international entities, work with a talented team to develop robust internal controls, and monitor ESG-related reporting. Your expertise will directly influence operational integration across departments such as supply chain and IT, making your role crucial in supporting our global operations. The ideal candidate will possess over 15 years of relevant experience, a chartered accountant or CPA qualification, and strong technical knowledge in US GAAP, preferably within complex multinational companies. If you're ready to embrace this exciting challenge and make a significant impact at Axon, we want to hear from you!

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What does the Director of Accounting - International do at Axon?

The Director of Accounting - International at Axon oversees critical accounting functions for EMEA and APAC regions. This includes managing US GAAP compliance, statutory financial reporting, and auditing processes while closely collaborating with international teams.