Axon
Director, Commercial & Revenue Controllership - New Ventures
Axon, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Director, Commercial & Revenue Controllership - New Ventures
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. We work together with candor and care, seeking 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 while growing in a mission-driven environment where you matter. What You’ll Do
Reports to: VP, Business Controller, New Ventures Direct Reports: 0 Work Location: Eligible to be based out of Axon’s US hubs (Atlanta, Boston, DC, Denver, New York, San Francisco, Scottsdale, Seattle) with a hybrid schedule. In-person collaboration is encouraged, with on-site Tuesdays through Fridays and optional remote work on Mondays, subject to approved workplace accommodations. Lead revenue controllership and commercial close operations for newly acquired businesses; support post-acquisition integration and ensure compliance with ASC 606, SEC, and SOX standards. Oversee revenue streams across hardware, SaaS, and services; implement scalable processes and partner with Finance, Sales, Procurement, Legal, Operations and IT to ensure alignment and execution. Strategic & Operational Leadership
Be commercially astute with strong product understanding; drive a robust New Product Introduction (NPI) integration process ensuring financial readiness across quote-to-cash, SKU/BOM setup, and revenue treatment. Lead the monthly revenue close for newly acquired businesses; own end-to-end accounting for key revenue streams, including revenue recognition, technical assessments, SOX control design, and external disclosures under ASC 606 and SEC requirements. Apply Axon’s global order-to-cash standards to integrate acquired businesses into 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 The Pay: Axon is a total compensation company; compensation includes base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The starting base pay for this role ranges from USD 147,150 to USD 235,440 depending on geographic market and other factors. Details on benefits are available at www.axon.com/careers/benefits. Don’t meet every single requirement? It’s okay. We value diverse teams and encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles. Important Notes
The description is not exhaustive of all duties and may change or be supplemented at any time. Some roles may require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment. Axon is committed to well-being, safety, and environmental stewardship. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. If you need accommodation during the application process, email recruitingops@axon.com.
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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. We work together with candor and care, seeking 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 while growing in a mission-driven environment where you matter. What You’ll Do
Reports to: VP, Business Controller, New Ventures Direct Reports: 0 Work Location: Eligible to be based out of Axon’s US hubs (Atlanta, Boston, DC, Denver, New York, San Francisco, Scottsdale, Seattle) with a hybrid schedule. In-person collaboration is encouraged, with on-site Tuesdays through Fridays and optional remote work on Mondays, subject to approved workplace accommodations. Lead revenue controllership and commercial close operations for newly acquired businesses; support post-acquisition integration and ensure compliance with ASC 606, SEC, and SOX standards. Oversee revenue streams across hardware, SaaS, and services; implement scalable processes and partner with Finance, Sales, Procurement, Legal, Operations and IT to ensure alignment and execution. Strategic & Operational Leadership
Be commercially astute with strong product understanding; drive a robust New Product Introduction (NPI) integration process ensuring financial readiness across quote-to-cash, SKU/BOM setup, and revenue treatment. Lead the monthly revenue close for newly acquired businesses; own end-to-end accounting for key revenue streams, including revenue recognition, technical assessments, SOX control design, and external disclosures under ASC 606 and SEC requirements. Apply Axon’s global order-to-cash standards to integrate acquired businesses into 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 The Pay: Axon is a total compensation company; compensation includes base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The starting base pay for this role ranges from USD 147,150 to USD 235,440 depending on geographic market and other factors. Details on benefits are available at www.axon.com/careers/benefits. Don’t meet every single requirement? It’s okay. We value diverse teams and encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles. Important Notes
The description is not exhaustive of all duties and may change or be supplemented at any time. Some roles may require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment. Axon is committed to well-being, safety, and environmental stewardship. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. If you need accommodation during the application process, email recruitingops@axon.com.
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