Senior Manager Accounting Compliance, Receivables and Reserves

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

As Axons Senior Manager Accounting Compliance Receivables & Reserves you will serve as the companys accounting leader for Accounts Receivable and related reserves (bad debt concessions CECL) Contract Asset and Contract Liability. This role is focused on technical accounting compliance controls and reporting not day-to-day billing or collections operations.

You will own reconciliations reserves methodology balance sheet flux analysis policy documentation audit support compliance monitoring and cross-functional governance. Youll partner across the business to ensure systems processes and financial reporting align with U.S. GAAP SEC requirements Axon-specific accounting policies and our internal control environment. Your work ensures transparency accuracy and audit readiness in financial statements and provides leadership with actionable insights into receivable trends risks and compliance.

What Youll Do

Accounting & Compliance Ownership

• Lead accounting and compliance oversight for Accounts Receivable Contract Assets Deferred Revenue and all related reserves.
• Own the design preparation and review of reconciliations including AR aging CECL reserves concessions bad debt clearing accounts etc.
• Perform and review balance sheet flux analyses ensuring all variances are thoroughly analyzed documented and explained to management and auditors.
• Assist with drafting and maintaining technical accounting memos for reserves concessions CECL and AR accounting conclusions (ASC 326 ASC 606).
• Deliver all AR/reserve-related close calendar tasks (journals reconciliations flux analyses disclosures) accurately and on time.
• Ensure compliance not only with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting but also with Axons internal accounting policies and procedures.
• Accountable for outcomes of AR/reserve accounting and compliance activities whether executed directly or delegated to team members.

Audit & Controls

• Act as the primary point of contact for external and internal auditors on AR and reserve-related areas (non-day-to-day operations) Contract Asset and Contract Liability.
• Prepare review and deliver audit support schedules and ensure completeness of evidence and documentation.
• Lead SOX walkthroughs control ownership quarterly sub-certifications and management representation processes for AR/reserve accounts (non-day-to-day operations).
• Proactively identify escalate and remediate compliance or accounting risks related to AR and reserves.
• Work with audit to ensure internal controls user access and governance are properly designed and operating for AR/reserve-related systems.

Process & Policy Leadership

• Drive end-to-end process documentation for AR reserves concessions and compliance activities; ensure updates are maintained and evidence retained.
• Establish maintain and continuously refine policies and procedures for receivable accounting and reserves.
• Ensure proper documentation retention practices aligned with audit and regulatory standards.
• Support M&A due diligence and post-acquisition integration as it relates to receivables reserves and compliance (non-day-to-day operations).
• Perform technical accounting research on ASC 326 ASC 606 and other guidance; prepare recommendations for leadership and external auditors.
• Monitor emerging accounting standards and regulatory changes; lead adoption of new guidance for AR and reserves.
• Evaluate accounting impacts of new products services contracts or business models as they relate to AR reserves and concessions.
• Support time-sensitive close and reporting requests including unforeseen ad hoc needs.

Cross-Functional & Systems Partnership

• Partner with Billing/AR Operations to ensure accurate accounting results from operational activities while not performing daily billing or collections tasks.
• Serve as the functional accounting representative for system implementations enhancements automation and ongoing data governance (ERP RevStream CRM).
• Ensure data integrity validations and mappings across AR/reserve-related systems and reports.
• Collaborate with External Reporting on financial statement disclosures for receivables and reserves (10-Q/10-K).
• Work with FP&A to provide reserve inputs to forecasts budgets and long-range plans.
• Partner with Legal Sales and Operations to review document and account for concessions.
• Participate in and support cross-functional initiatives (Legal IT Ops Finance) that impact AR/reserve accounting and compliance.
• Coordinate globally to ensure methodology consistency across all Axon entities.

Analytics Risk & Leadership

• Develop AR analytics dashboards and KPIs to monitor reserve adequacy aging health and collection risk trends.
• Prepare management reporting packs on AR/reserve metrics risks and trends for leadership decision-making.
• Provide executive-ready reporting on reserve drivers risks and compliance considerations.
• Benchmark reserve methodologies and processes against industry best practices and recommend improvements.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to reduce audit follow-ups by refining data quality and documentation provided upfront.
• Conduct cross-functional training for AR billing sales and finance teams on the accounting impact of concessions reserves and compliance requirements.
• Ensure timely escalation of unresolved issues or risks to Controllership leadership.
• Lead and support ad hoc analyses and special projects related to AR reserves concessions or compliance at the request of leadership auditors or regulators.
• Represent AR/reserve results in quarterly/annual close meetings CFO reviews cross-functional forums and board-related discussions.
• Continuously monitor AR/reserve balances risks and compliance escalating issues proactively.
• Ensure timely and proactive communication of results risks and issues to leadership and stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop staff fostering expertise in reconciliations compliance and technical accounting.

What You Bring

• CPA required with deep technical accounting knowledge of ASC 326 (CECL) and ASC 606.
• 8 years of progressive accounting experience including public accounting (Big 4 or national firm) and public company controllership experience.
• Proven expertise in reconciliations reserves methodologies balance sheet flux analysis audit support and technical memo writing.
• Experience serving as the lead contact for external auditors including walkthroughs testing and resolution of issues.
• Strong ability to perform technical accounting research and draft clear supportable conclusions.
• Experience partnering on ERP/CRM implementations and ensuring accounting/compliance requirements are built in.
• Experience with data governance and integrity for accounting/reporting systems.
• Strong analytical skills; comfortable working with complex data and distilling results into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills for interaction with executives auditors governance bodies and cross-functional partners.
• Strong project management skills with ability to balance detail orientation with strategic perspective in a fast-paced environment.

Location: Hybrid Presence based near our US Hubs - Boston San Francisco Atlanta Sterling Denver Seattle New York City or Scottsdale. This role 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.

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.

Pay Transparency

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 140000 in the lowest geographic market and USD 190000 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.