Axon
Director, Commercial & Revenue Controllership - New Ventures
Axon, Scottsdale, Arizona, us, 85261
Overview
Director, Commercial & Revenue Controllership - New Ventures Location : Boston MA, Phoenix, AZ, Seattle WA, Denver CO, Atlanta GA, Sterling VA or New York City. Reports to : VP, Business Controller, New Ventures Direct Reports : 0 In accordance with our updated team guidance, some roles at Axon with start dates after October 1st will now have an in-office expectation of four days per week (Tuesday-Friday), unless there is an approved accommodation. Your Impact
We are hiring a Director of New Ventures, Commercial and Revenue Controllership to play a critical role in integrating newly acquired businesses into Axon’s operating model. Reporting to the VP Business Controller, you will lead revenue controllership and commercial close operations, support post-acquisition integration, and ensure compliance with ASC 606, SEC, and SOX standards. This role blends technical accounting with operational and commercial expertise. You’ll oversee revenue streams across hardware, SaaS, and services, implement scalable processes, and partner across Axon’s Finance verticals (Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Treasury) as well as with Sales, Procurement, Legal, Ops, and IT to ensure strong alignment and execution. What You’ll Do
Strategic & Operational Leadership
Be commercially astute with strong product understanding, driving a robust New Product Introduction (NPI) integration process to ensure financial readiness across quote-to-cash, SKU/BOM setup, and revenue treatment. Lead the monthly revenue close for newly acquired M&A businesses, owning end-to-end accounting for key revenue streams, including revenue recognition, technical assessments, SOX control design, and preparation of external disclosures under ASC 606 and SEC requirements. Apply Axon’s global order-to-cash standards to integrate acquired businesses into our processes and controls. Execute post-acquisition integration, from due diligence to financial system alignment and process transformation. Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with
Sales, FP&A, Legal, Operations, IT
and Finance verticals to implement pre-contract review best practices, streamline fulfillment planning, and align revenue reporting with internal forecasts and external guidance. Train and mentor team members on technical revenue topics while shaping scalable, global processes. Reporting & Automation
Deliver timely and accurate monthly and quarterly revenue reporting for senior leadership. Enhance dashboards, reporting tools, and workflow automation to improve visibility, accuracy, and timeliness. Leverage ERP and CRM systems (D365, Salesforce, OneStream, HFM, Alteryx) to drive transformation and efficiency improvements. What you bring
Technical Foundation
CPA required; deep U.S. GAAP knowledge, with a focus on ASC 606. Public company experience, including SEC reporting and SOX compliance. Industry & Integration Experience
10+ years of progressive accounting/controllership experience spanning Big 4 and industry. Proven ability to navigate SaaS recurring revenue, hardware/manufacturing, and complex multi-element arrangements. Experience supporting NPI, ensuring financial readiness across Read-to-quote, SKU/BOM setup and revenue treatment. Proven experience managing the finance workstream of M&A integration, from diligence through post-close. Strong systems fluency - hands-on experience with D365, Salesforce, OneStream, HFM, Alteryx, Adaptive. Leadership & Influence
Strong cross-functional leadership; able to influence and align with executive stakeholders. Strategic operator who thrives in ambiguity and can translate accounting rigor into business impact. Experience managing projects or teams, with a bias for action and execution. Exceptional
analytical and project management skills , with sharp attention to detail and a bias for execution. Benefits
Competitive salary and 401k with employer match Discretionary paid time off Paid parental leave for all Fitness Programs Emotional & Mental Wellness support Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work EEO & Accessibility
Axon is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email recruitingops@axon.com.
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Director, Commercial & Revenue Controllership - New Ventures Location : Boston MA, Phoenix, AZ, Seattle WA, Denver CO, Atlanta GA, Sterling VA or New York City. Reports to : VP, Business Controller, New Ventures Direct Reports : 0 In accordance with our updated team guidance, some roles at Axon with start dates after October 1st will now have an in-office expectation of four days per week (Tuesday-Friday), unless there is an approved accommodation. Your Impact
We are hiring a Director of New Ventures, Commercial and Revenue Controllership to play a critical role in integrating newly acquired businesses into Axon’s operating model. Reporting to the VP Business Controller, you will lead revenue controllership and commercial close operations, support post-acquisition integration, and ensure compliance with ASC 606, SEC, and SOX standards. This role blends technical accounting with operational and commercial expertise. You’ll oversee revenue streams across hardware, SaaS, and services, implement scalable processes, and partner across Axon’s Finance verticals (Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Treasury) as well as with Sales, Procurement, Legal, Ops, and IT to ensure strong alignment and execution. What You’ll Do
Strategic & Operational Leadership
Be commercially astute with strong product understanding, driving a robust New Product Introduction (NPI) integration process to ensure financial readiness across quote-to-cash, SKU/BOM setup, and revenue treatment. Lead the monthly revenue close for newly acquired M&A businesses, owning end-to-end accounting for key revenue streams, including revenue recognition, technical assessments, SOX control design, and preparation of external disclosures under ASC 606 and SEC requirements. Apply Axon’s global order-to-cash standards to integrate acquired businesses into our processes and controls. Execute post-acquisition integration, from due diligence to financial system alignment and process transformation. Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with
Sales, FP&A, Legal, Operations, IT
and Finance verticals to implement pre-contract review best practices, streamline fulfillment planning, and align revenue reporting with internal forecasts and external guidance. Train and mentor team members on technical revenue topics while shaping scalable, global processes. Reporting & Automation
Deliver timely and accurate monthly and quarterly revenue reporting for senior leadership. Enhance dashboards, reporting tools, and workflow automation to improve visibility, accuracy, and timeliness. Leverage ERP and CRM systems (D365, Salesforce, OneStream, HFM, Alteryx) to drive transformation and efficiency improvements. What you bring
Technical Foundation
CPA required; deep U.S. GAAP knowledge, with a focus on ASC 606. Public company experience, including SEC reporting and SOX compliance. Industry & Integration Experience
10+ years of progressive accounting/controllership experience spanning Big 4 and industry. Proven ability to navigate SaaS recurring revenue, hardware/manufacturing, and complex multi-element arrangements. Experience supporting NPI, ensuring financial readiness across Read-to-quote, SKU/BOM setup and revenue treatment. Proven experience managing the finance workstream of M&A integration, from diligence through post-close. Strong systems fluency - hands-on experience with D365, Salesforce, OneStream, HFM, Alteryx, Adaptive. Leadership & Influence
Strong cross-functional leadership; able to influence and align with executive stakeholders. Strategic operator who thrives in ambiguity and can translate accounting rigor into business impact. Experience managing projects or teams, with a bias for action and execution. Exceptional
analytical and project management skills , with sharp attention to detail and a bias for execution. Benefits
Competitive salary and 401k with employer match Discretionary paid time off Paid parental leave for all Fitness Programs Emotional & Mental Wellness support Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work EEO & Accessibility
Axon is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email recruitingops@axon.com.
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