Description

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

Axon is seeking a Senior Lead, Revenue Accounting Systems to serve as a senior accounting subject matter expert within our Revenue Accounting organization. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in revenue recognition under ASC 606, a strong grasp of US GAAP as applied to complex multi-element arrangements, and direct, hands-on experience operating within an accounting close environment.

This individual will represent Revenue Accounting in the design, implementation, and enhancement of Axon's revenue accounting engine and broader quote-to-cash (QTC) ecosystem. The ability to translate accounting requirements into system solutions - having lived that process from the accounting side - is essential. Candidates who have participated in or led a revenue accounting system implementation (e.g., Zuora Revenue / RevPro, RevStream, RightRev, NetSuite ARM, or Oracle Revenue Management Cloud) while sitting in an accounting seat are strongly preferred.

This is an individual contributor role with broad cross-functional influence, reporting to the VP of Global Revenue Controller. The successful candidate will be a builder and problem-solver who thrives at the intersection of technical accounting and operational systems.

Location: Any Axon hub location (Hybrid - Tue-Fri onsite)

Reports to: Vice President, Revenue & Technical Accounting

Direct Reports: 0 - Individual Contributor
What You'll Do

Revenue Accounting & Close

• Apply ASC 606 revenue recognition principles to evaluate and document treatment of complex, multi-element customer arrangements, including SSP analyses, contract modifications, and variable consideration.
• Lead and support monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue close activities within the revenue accounting system (e.g., Zuora Revenue / RevPro, RevStream, RightRev, or NetSuite ARM), ensuring accuracy and completeness of recognized revenue posted to the general ledger.
• Assist in the preparation and review of revenue accounting analyses, reconciliations, and deal review packages for management and external audit.
• Develop, document, and maintain internal revenue accounting policies, ensuring alignment with US GAAP and SOX control requirements.
• Identify and communicate the accounting implications of new products, go-to-market strategies, and contract structures to Finance and Commercial leadership.
• Collaborate with FP&A to support the revenue forecasting process and provide monthly variance analysis and commentary.
• Facilitate internal and external audit activities, including preparation of audit support schedules and responses to auditor inquiries.

Revenue Systems & Process Improvement

• Serve as the primary accounting voice in system implementation and enhancement projects for Axon's revenue accounting engine (e.g., Zuora Revenue / RevPro, RevStream, RightRev, NetSuite ARM, or equivalent platform), ensuring system configuration accurately reflects GAAP accounting requirements.
• Partner with IT, Commercial Operations, and external implementation partners to design, test, and deploy scalable, compliant revenue recognition system configurations.
• Perform user acceptance testing (UAT) of system changes, validating that accounting outcomes are correct before go-live.
• Lead data migration activities for revenue contracts, coordinating with IT and finance to ensure completeness, accuracy, and audit-readiness.
• Develop and maintain the roadmap for accounting process automation, prioritize improvement initiatives, and present plans to Finance leadership.
• Proactively identify manual accounting processes suitable for automation and lead implementation of solutions to reduce close cycle time and error risk.
• Evaluate upstream process changes in CRM, CPQ, and billing systems for downstream accounting impact and system readiness.

What You Bring

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related field.
• CPA license or active candidacy is strongly preferred. CMA designation or CMA (Inter) with demonstrated revenue accounting experience will also be considered.

Experience

• 7+ years of progressive experience in revenue accounting, with direct involvement in the accounting close, deal review, and revenue recognition under ASC 606 / US GAAP.
• Hands-on experience implementing or significantly enhancing a revenue accounting engine (e.g., Zuora Revenue / RevPro, RevStream, RightRev, NetSuite ARM, Oracle Revenue Management Cloud, or SAP BRIM) while sitting in an accounting role - not solely in a systems or IT capacity. This is a strong preference.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and documenting accounting treatment for complex, multi-element arrangements including SaaS subscriptions, hardware, and professional services.
• Experience performing and reviewing standalone selling price (SSP) analyses and variable consideration assessments.
• Background supporting SOX 404 compliance in a revenue accounting context, including design and operation of revenue-cycle controls.
• Experience with Big 4 audit support or employment at a multinational, publicly traded technology or SaaS company with high transaction volume and complex revenue arrangements is a plus.
• Familiarity with the broader quote-to-cash ecosystem (CRM, CPQ, CLM, billing) and how upstream data flows into the revenue accounting engine.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in one or more revenue accounting systems: Zuora Revenue (RevPro), RevStream, RightRev, NetSuite ARM, Oracle Revenue Management Cloud, or equivalent platform.
• Advanced Excel skills required; experience with data tools such as Alteryx, PowerBI, or SQL a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to explain accounting positions to non-accounting stakeholders and to external auditors.
• Self-directed, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Experience leveraging AI tools (e.g., generative AI assistants, LLM-based workflows) to improve operating efficiency and automate routine accounting tasks.

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

$160,470-$256,752 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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