Axon
Director, Commercial & Revenue Controllership - New Ventures
Axon, New York, New York, us, 10261
Overview
Join Axon and be a Force for Good. At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We pursue safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software, and we value candor, care, and diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other. Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful, with ownership and real impact. Director, Commercial and Revenue Controllership 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 Your Impact
We are hiring a Director of New Ventures, Commercial and Revenue Controllership to integrate newly acquired businesses into Axon’s operating model. You will lead revenue controllership and the commercial close, 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 with Finance (Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Treasury) as well as Sales, Procurement, Legal, Operations 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 Medical, Dental, Vision plans Fitness Programs Emotional & Mental Wellness support Learning & Development programs Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work. Compensation
The starting base pay for this role is between USD 147,150 and USD 235,440, depending on geographic market and factors such as level, function, training and experience. Axon offers a comprehensive benefits package. Details at www.axon.com/careers/benefits. Don’t meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. We value diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve. Important Notes
The description is not exhaustive of duties and may change with business needs. Some roles may require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment. Axon is an equal opportunity employer promoting justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. If you need accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email recruitingops@axon.com. This email is for accommodation requests only.
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Join Axon and be a Force for Good. At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We pursue safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software, and we value candor, care, and diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other. Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful, with ownership and real impact. Director, Commercial and Revenue Controllership 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 Your Impact
We are hiring a Director of New Ventures, Commercial and Revenue Controllership to integrate newly acquired businesses into Axon’s operating model. You will lead revenue controllership and the commercial close, 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 with Finance (Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Treasury) as well as Sales, Procurement, Legal, Operations 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 Medical, Dental, Vision plans Fitness Programs Emotional & Mental Wellness support Learning & Development programs Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work. Compensation
The starting base pay for this role is between USD 147,150 and USD 235,440, depending on geographic market and factors such as level, function, training and experience. Axon offers a comprehensive benefits package. Details at www.axon.com/careers/benefits. Don’t meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. We value diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve. Important Notes
The description is not exhaustive of duties and may change with business needs. Some roles may require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment. Axon is an equal opportunity employer promoting justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. If you need accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email recruitingops@axon.com. This email is for accommodation requests only.
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