Axon
Senior Analyst, General Ledger - New Ventures
Axon, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
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. 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, you'll 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
We are seeking a highly motivated professional with strong drive and a problem-solving attitude to join our General Ledger team. In the role, you will perform a variety of tasks ranging from routine to sophisticated analysis and play a critical role in the global consolidation and financial reporting process resulting in complete and accurate financials. Additionally, you will be working in an agile and innovative environment while establishing relationships within the accounting team and the larger business operations organization (e.g. FP&A, Treasury, Tax, SEC Reporting, Internal Audit, etc.). Exceptional candidates will be critical problem solvers with focus on implementing process improvements to streamline and scale processes for growth.
Reports to:
Director, Corporate Accounting and Consolidations - New Ventures
What You'll DoExecute the month-end close processes which include tasks such as, but not limited to, preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, reviewing vendor agreements for accounting assessment, and conducting fluctuation analyses.Develop and execute monthly analytics to compare budget vs actual to analyze monthly close resultEnsure complete and accurate results are delivered on time for reporting in accordance with US GAAP.Support the global consolidation and reporting processes including accounting for the impact of foreign exchange rates and elimination of intercompany balances.Manage vendor relationships end-to-end from negotiating terms, onboarding, ensuring compliance with contractual agreements, and acting as an escalation pointTrack and report open purchase orders, monthly, ensuring all period-end expenses are appropriately accrued.Manage the customer billing process, including preparing, reviewing, and distributing invoices in addition to ensuring timely and effective cash collectionsSupport internal and external auditor requests.Help lead the implementation of best practices on the general ledger team to simplify, standardize and scale our businessSupport M&A integration and ERP implementation.Prepare ad hoc analysis and special projects as requested to support accelerated growth.What you'll bring
3-4+ years of overall accounting experience within a fast-paced high-growth environment, preferably in public or large pre-IPO companies.Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or a related field.Experience in SOX control documentation/executionStrong collaboration and teamwork skillsIntermediate/advanced Excel skills and ability to work with large volumes of transactional dataStrong organizational and verbal/written communication skillsDemonstrated critical thinking capabilityProcess re-engineering involvement and/or process efficiency focusStrong analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail a mustAbility to identify and drive process improvementExcellent time and self-management skills, ability to prioritize and multitask to meet deadlines requiredExperience with Salesforce, NetSuite and Alteryx is a plusBenefits that Benefit You
Competitive salary and 401k with employer matchDiscretionary paid time offPaid parental leave for allMedical, Dental, Vision plansFitness ProgramsEmotional & Mental Wellness supportLearning & Development programsAnd 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 80,000 in the lowest geographic market and USD 120,000 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 www.axon.com/careers/benefits.
Don't meet every single requirement? That's 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 you're excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn't 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.
Axon's mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon's 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. We're 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 recruitingops@axon.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.
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. 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, you'll 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
We are seeking a highly motivated professional with strong drive and a problem-solving attitude to join our General Ledger team. In the role, you will perform a variety of tasks ranging from routine to sophisticated analysis and play a critical role in the global consolidation and financial reporting process resulting in complete and accurate financials. Additionally, you will be working in an agile and innovative environment while establishing relationships within the accounting team and the larger business operations organization (e.g. FP&A, Treasury, Tax, SEC Reporting, Internal Audit, etc.). Exceptional candidates will be critical problem solvers with focus on implementing process improvements to streamline and scale processes for growth.
Reports to:
Director, Corporate Accounting and Consolidations - New Ventures
What You'll DoExecute the month-end close processes which include tasks such as, but not limited to, preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, reviewing vendor agreements for accounting assessment, and conducting fluctuation analyses.Develop and execute monthly analytics to compare budget vs actual to analyze monthly close resultEnsure complete and accurate results are delivered on time for reporting in accordance with US GAAP.Support the global consolidation and reporting processes including accounting for the impact of foreign exchange rates and elimination of intercompany balances.Manage vendor relationships end-to-end from negotiating terms, onboarding, ensuring compliance with contractual agreements, and acting as an escalation pointTrack and report open purchase orders, monthly, ensuring all period-end expenses are appropriately accrued.Manage the customer billing process, including preparing, reviewing, and distributing invoices in addition to ensuring timely and effective cash collectionsSupport internal and external auditor requests.Help lead the implementation of best practices on the general ledger team to simplify, standardize and scale our businessSupport M&A integration and ERP implementation.Prepare ad hoc analysis and special projects as requested to support accelerated growth.What you'll bring
3-4+ years of overall accounting experience within a fast-paced high-growth environment, preferably in public or large pre-IPO companies.Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or a related field.Experience in SOX control documentation/executionStrong collaboration and teamwork skillsIntermediate/advanced Excel skills and ability to work with large volumes of transactional dataStrong organizational and verbal/written communication skillsDemonstrated critical thinking capabilityProcess re-engineering involvement and/or process efficiency focusStrong analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail a mustAbility to identify and drive process improvementExcellent time and self-management skills, ability to prioritize and multitask to meet deadlines requiredExperience with Salesforce, NetSuite and Alteryx is a plusBenefits that Benefit You
Competitive salary and 401k with employer matchDiscretionary paid time offPaid parental leave for allMedical, Dental, Vision plansFitness ProgramsEmotional & Mental Wellness supportLearning & Development programsAnd 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 80,000 in the lowest geographic market and USD 120,000 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 www.axon.com/careers/benefits.
Don't meet every single requirement? That's 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 you're excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn't 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.
Axon's mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon's 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. We're 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 recruitingops@axon.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.