What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Finance Systems Transformation (Hybrid) position at Axon?
Your Impact
Axon’s rapid growth (domestically and internationally) has led to the need for a dynamic leader who can lead the effort to implement new process and technology in Finance and Accounting. Your problem-solving skills, business acumen and technical expertise will come into play as you find effective ways to bring technology to bear on our processes. You will have a deep understanding of financial systems, a passion for technology, and a strategic mindset to drive efficiency and growth.
What You’ll Do
Location: Hybrid from Seattle WA, Scottsdale AZ, San Francisco CA, Boston MA, Sterling VA, Atlanta GA, Denver CO
Reports to: SVP, FP&A
- You will collaborate with senior finance and accounting leaders to understand business needs, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
- You will design effective business process solutions that support growth, improved customer experience and strong internal controls.
- You will partner to solve business problems by translating business requirements into technological and process improvement solutions.
- You will develop and communicate the vision and roadmap for improvements related to Finance and Accounting, determining what functionality is prioritized and implemented.
- You will help drive the selection, customization, and implementation of financial systems.
- You will negotiate and communicate with various stakeholders to ensure organizational alignment on architecture, solutions and approach.
- You will drive the adoption of best practices in financial data management, reporting, and analytics.
- You will lead change management, driving user adoption and process adherence.
- You will foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure successful project outcomes.
- You will establish milestones and deliverables and monitor adherence to schedule delivery at the milestone/deliverable level.
- You will coordinate user interactions for project activities, including requirements, testing and validation.
What You Bring
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field
- 10 years of experience in finance/accounting and IT/systems, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
- Proven track record of designing and implementing complex financial systems in a fast-paced environment
- Deep understanding of ERP systems, financial reporting, and compliance requirements
- Experience with M&A integrations
- Specific experience with Dynamics 365, Salesforce CPQ, Salesforce Billing, Vertex, and/or Aptitude RevStream is preferred
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
- Strategic thinker with a problem-solving mindset and a focus on continuous improvement
- Experience in the technology industry, particularly in a company that sells hardware, software, and services
- Successful experience with business process modeling and mapping requirements to technology
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate business impact of design, dependencies and process
- Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with others, lead actions, and adapt to change
- Self-starter with a track record of success in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Ability to challenge the status quo to drive results
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.
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 136,000 in the lowest geographic market and USD 220,000 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.
