Global Supply Chain Analyst
Job Location:
Boston, MA - USA
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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
Axon is scaling its global manufacturing operations and the finance team behind that growth needs sharp detail-oriented analysts to keep it running with precision. As a Senior Cost Accounting Analyst on our Cost Accounting team youll sit at the intersection of finance and operations owning month-end close activities driving inventory and variance analysis and partnering directly with FP&A Supply Chain Controllership and Operations leaders. This is a newly created high-visibility role where your work directly shapes how Axon understands and manages the cost of bringing life-saving technology to market.
What Youll Do
Location: Hybrid 4 days per week in Boston MA
Reports to: Director Supply Chain Controllership
Direct Reports: N/A
- Own month-end close for cost accounting prepare and post journal entries including accruals reserves reclassifications and allocations across multiple business segments and legal entities. Support close activities spanning inventory reserves PPV accruals and amortization royalties scrap reclassifications and overhead and segment allocations.
- Lead inventory reserve management review and maintain excess and obsolescence reserves produce reserve summary reports and support inventory reconciliation activities including segment sub-assembly and raw material to WIP movements.
- Drive cost variance analysis monitor and analyze purchase price production and quantity variances; identify root causes; and communicate findings clearly to business partners and leadership.
- Support standard cost processes assist with standard cost uploads in the ERP system including monthly bill-of-materials (BOM) reviews new SKU setups and ongoing variance monitoring.
- Prepare management reporting packages collect and analyze cost data to support business decision-making; prepare periodic cost variance reports comparing standard to actual costs across global manufacturing operations.
- Ensure GAAP compliance and audit readiness perform account reconciliations document cost accounting processes and journal entries in adherence to internal controls and support SOX testing GAAP audits and annual physical inventory count activities.
- Collaborate cross-functionally partner with FP&A Global Supply Chain Controllership and Operations to explain budget-to-actual variances and serve as a trusted resource on cost accounting treatment inventory transactions and ERP-related questions.
- Contribute to process improvement as this team scales proactively identify opportunities to streamline close processes improve reporting accuracy and build scalable cost accounting infrastructure.
What You Bring
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field required CPA or CMA in progress or completed is a plus.
- 3 years of experience in cost accounting manufacturing finance or supply chain finance or equivalent relevant experience in a high-growth or operationally complex environment.
- Solid GAAP foundation hands-on experience with inventory accounting standard costing variance analysis and financial close processes; familiarity with SOX compliance and audit support.
- ERP proficiency experience working in a major ERP system (SAP Oracle NetSuite or similar) for journal entries BOM reviews standard cost uploads and inventory transactions.
- Analytical and detail-oriented comfortable working with large datasets building reconciliations and communicating complex cost drivers to non-finance stakeholders with clarity.
- Advanced Excel skills proficiency with complex formulas pivot tables lookups data analysis and financial modeling; experience with AI analytics tools is highly valued.
- Collaborative and curious you bring a growth mindset ask the right questions and thrive in cross-functional environments where the work is always evolving. Aligns with Axons values of being mission-driven transparent and operating with integrity.
Work Location
This role is based out of Scottsdale AZ or Boston MA 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.
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
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- 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
Axon is a total compensation company meaning compensation is made up of base pay bonus and stock awards. 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 Pay Range
$74250 - $118800 USD
Dont 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.
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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.
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Required Experience:
IC
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
