Director, Treasury and Strategic Partnerships Accounting
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Job Location:
Denver, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
02-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Join Axon and be a Force for Good.
At Axon were on a mission to Protect Life. Were explorers pursuing societys 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 youll 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
Were hiring a forward-thinking technically strong accounting leader to join Accounting Strategy & Financial Reporting and own the end-to-end accounting and operational analysis for Treasury debt and equity transactions and high-complexity vendor arrangements. You will lead rigorous technical research and translate conclusions into practical audit-ready policies journal entries controls and process improvements.
Working closely with Treasury Corporate Development/Strategy Legal Tax and SEC Reporting youll advise on deal structure and settlement mechanics support SEC filings and earnings releases (including non-GAAP metrics) and ensure accounting outcomes are communicated clearly to auditors and senior leaders. Youll also design and deliver targeted training produce concise technical memoranda and present recommendations to senior management and cross-functional partners shaping how the business executes strategic transactions while keeping our reporting and controls best-in-class.
What Youll Do
Reports to: Vice President of Financial Reporting and Strategic Investments
Work Location: This role is eligible to be based out of Axons US hubs located in Atlanta Boston New York Virginia Denver Phoenix San Francisco or Seattle and follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. We believe that connection fuels innovation and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork mentorship and shared success.
- Lead technical accounting for debt and equity financings (public & private placements) convertible instruments warrants/note hedges debt conversions/settlements and related derivative/hedging matters.
- Partner with Treasury to operationalize settlements cashflow classification amortization and ongoing accounting.
- Serve as the accounting lead for Corporate Development on the GAAP treatment of strategic vendor contracts and acquisition-adjacent arrangements (e.g. contingent consideration instruments issued to vendors earnouts complex supplier contracts and any embedded derivatives).
- Prepare and defend accounting positions and disclosures for SEC filings external auditors and executive leadership.
- Design and maintain operating processes controls and SOX documentation for treasury accounting workstreams.
- Periodically assist in the review and advise key leaders on significant contract implications.
- Proactively monitor and operate a robust internal control environment in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley or similar requirements.
- Collaborate with other departments to support company initiatives.
What You Bring
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.
- 812 years of progressive public-company accounting experience with significant exposure to debt equity and complex instruments (convertibles warrants hedging).
- Experience working with Corporate Development on M&A or strategic vendor contract accounting including purchase accounting and contingent consideration.
- Deep working knowledge of relevant FASB ASC literature particularly ASC 470 (Debt) ASC 815 (Derivatives & Hedging) ASC 480 (Liabilities vs. Equity) ASC 718 (Stock-based comp) ASC 805 (Business combinations) ASC 260 (EPS) and ASC 230 (Statement of Cash Flows).
- Hands-on experience preparing SEC filing inputs for debt/equity transactions and supporting external auditors. (Experience at a Big-Four or in Big-Four audit clients is a plus.)
- Strong technical writing - able to produce clear technical memos and disclosures.
- Excellent stakeholder skills comfortable influencing Legal Treasury Corp Dev Tax and senior leaders.
- Ability to research technical accounting matters and prepare well written memorandums and presentations articulating these matters to well versed accountants and non-finance stakeholders both internal and external to the organization.
- Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) experience and the ability to implement business processes required to ensure compliance with its tenets.
- Ability to leverage Artificial Intelligence tools (i.e. ChatGPT) to enhance productivity of yourself and the organization.
- Superb attention to detail strong planning and organization skills and the ability to multi-task prioritize and deliver in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
- Professional and driven can-do attitude.
Benefits that Benefit You
- 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
- And yes we have snacks in our offices
Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.
| The Pay: Axon is a total compensation company meaning compensation is made up of base pay bonus and stock awards. The starting base pay for this role is between USD 153750 in the lowest geographic market and USD 246000 in the highest geographic market. 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 meet every single requirement Thats 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 youre excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesnt 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. Axons mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axons 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. We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice advances equity values diversity and fosters inclusion. Were committed to hiring the best talent regardless of race creed color ancestry religion sex (including pregnancy) national origin sexual orientation age citizenship status marital status disability gender identity genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process please email. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes. Required Experience: Director |
Key Skills
- Account Payable
- Invoicing
- Journal Entry
- Data Entry
- Accounting & Finance
- Tax Returns
- QuickBooks
- General Ledger Accounting
- Microsoft Excel
- Reporting
- Payroll
- Financial statement
- Account Receivable
- ACCA
- CPA
About Company
The Axon Network connects people, devices, and apps to protect life in all regards. From our TASER smart weapons, to police body cameras, to our industry-leading cloud-based evidence management software, we are the world’s premier public safety company and are committed to delivering ... View more
