Director of Accounting - International

Posted:
10/29/2024, 3:52:24 AM

Location(s):
Dietzenbach, Hesse, Germany ⋅ Hesse, Germany

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Accounting

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

A strategic business partner to our international teams and a broad set of key business stakeholders across the company to provide point of view on EMEA and APAC areas. This role will drive policy governance related to legal entity matters, internal controls processes, timely and accurate US GAAP and statutory accounting and reporting process. This role will also play a key role in integrating new EMEA and APAC ventures, businesses and operations.  

This senior finance role oversees the US GAAP Close for the international legal entities and related statutory financial statements preparation and audits. This senior role may also serve as board of directors, managers or officers at international entities. 

What You'll Do

Location: Dietzenbach Office

Reports to: VP, Accounting

  • A thought leader to our international teams on business operations and growth. 
  • Design and implement robust internal controls and processes to drive high quality US GAAP and local statutory Close and financial reporting.
  • Build a scalable statutory Close and reporting process in a high growth environment; co-lead and drive process transformation initiatives.
  • Monitor and oversee international ESG related reporting guidance such as CSRD for international legal entities.  
  • Develop and mentor a high performing team to meet rapid growth.
  • Liaise closely with external and internal auditors in executing audit plan. 
  • Lead selected Controllership M&A including process and system integration. Collaborate with key functional leaders such as supply chain, IT and operations on operational integration. 
  • Support local financial operations, tax audits and treasury team on an as needed basis. For example, customers billing, cash collections, payables, vendor FX hedging and cash pooling programs.
  • A senior finance partner to our UK sales team including customer RFP submission.
  • Support our EMEA manufacturing and operational leaders on logistics and manufacturing processes on an as needed basis.
  • Support ad hoc Controllership projects that arise due to our rapid growth. 

What You Bring

  • 10+ years of relevant experience
  • BS or equivalent in accounting or finance
  • Chartered Accountant or CPA
  • Strong technical US GAAP knowledge 
  • Manufacturing experience at complex and multi-national publicly-traded companies
  • Relevant industry experience in connected devices and software 
  • Prior experience leading statutory reporting at publicly-traded companies and process transformation a plus
  • Strong business acumen 
  • Strong leadership, communication, organization and technology skills
  • Executive presence and ability to communicate effectively 
  • Experience in supporting a global organization across multiple time zones
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities 
  • M&A integration 
  • Experience with Salesforce, D365, NetSuite and automation tools 

 

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 [email protected]. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.