Director, Accounting Strategy & Financial Reporting

Axon

Commercial Weapons and their Ammunition

San Francisco, CA - United States

Manager / Team Leader

Experteer Overview

In this role, you will lead accounting research and analyses with a focus on M&A, strategic equity and debt investments, and new accounting standards. You’ll support SEC reporting and earnings releases, develop clear accounting policies, and present findings to senior leadership. You’ll partner with Strategy and Corporate Development to assess accounting implications of transactions and help integrate acquisitions and partnerships. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role in a fast-paced environment with a strong mission to Protect Life.

Compensation / Benefits

Competitive salary
401k with employer match
Discretionary paid time off
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Parental leave for all
Learning & Development programs

Responsibilities

Lead accounting research and analyses for M&A, strategic investments, and new accounting standards
Support SEC reporting, including 8-K, 10-Q, and 10-K disclosures and non-GAAP elements
Develop accounting policies, memos, and training materials with clear conclusions
Collaborate with Strategy and Corporate Development on transaction accounting implications
Support integration of acquisitions and strategic partnerships
Monitor internal controls and compliance with SOX requirements
Present research findings and recommendations to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Assist with cross-functional disclosure benchmarking and external reporting preparations

Key requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field
8+ years of experience at a Big 4 or strategy firm
CPA designation
Strong US GAAP knowledge (ASC 805, 810, 815, 820, 606, 321, 323 preferred) and SEC reporting experience
SOX experience and ability to implement related processes
Ability to produce well-written memorandums and presentations for diverse audiences
Familiarity with evaluating accounting for M&A, private/public equity, debt instruments, consolidation, VIE and equity-method accounting
Ability to use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) to enhance productivity

strong communication and storytelling to both financial and non-financial stakeholders attention to detail and meticulous planning ability to multi-task and deliver in a fast-paced environment US GAAP expertise with specified ASC topics SEC reporting requirements M&A accounting and strategic investments

Description

In this role, you will lead accounting research and analyses with a focus on M&A, strategic equity and debt investments, and new account…

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