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 **
You will lead revenue accounting operations and serve as a strategic partner to FP&A, Commercial Controllership, IT, Professional Services, and Sales. You will ensure accurate and compliant revenue recognition under ASC 606 while strengthening processes, controls, and scalability across a complex, multi-element revenue environment. This role requires deep revenue accounting expertise in a fast-paced, public company setting.
**This role would require relocation to Boston. **This role follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. We believe that connection fuels innovation, and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.
Reports to: Director, Revenue Accounting
**What You’ll Do **
- Lead day-to-day revenue accounting, including key revenue streams, journal entries, reconciliations, and disclosures.
- Ensure accurate revenue recognition and related accounts in compliance with ASC 606.
- Review and document technical accounting conclusions for complex contracts and multi-element arrangements (hardware, SaaS, professional services).
- Partner cross-functionally to evaluate contracts, resolve revenue issues, and optimize order-to-cash processes.
- Oversee monthly and quarterly close activities, analytics, and revenue reporting.
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls and support internal and external audits, including SOX compliance.
- Drive process improvements, automation, and system enhancements to improve efficiency and scalability.
- Coach and develop team members while fostering a high-performance culture.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred.
- 7+ years of progressive revenue accounting experience, including required ASC 606 experience in a publicly traded company environment.
- Strong technical expertise in complex revenue arrangements across hardware, SaaS, and professional services.
- Experience operating in a SOX-compliant environment and supporting audits.
- Demonstrated cross-functional partnership with Sales, FP&A, IT, and Operations.
- ERP experience required (D365 or comparable system); advanced Excel skills.
- Experience with automation and data tools (e.g., Sigma, Snowflake, Power BI, Salesforce, RevStream) strongly preferred.
- Finance or FP&A experience a plus.
- Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex accounting matters clearly.
- Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a focus on process improvement and scalability.
Benefits that Benefit You
- 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
Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.
Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit https://www.axon.com/careers.
Base Pay Range
$133,200—$213,120 USD
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.
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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.
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