Sr Manager, International Accounting

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We are seeking an International Accounting Senior Manager to join our growing international finance team and take ownership of the accuracy, timeliness and control of financial reporting across Axon's 20+ international entities. This is a senior individual contributor role with no direct reports. You will lead throu...

    Own the monthly, quarterly and annual close across all international entities (20+), from calendar and deadline management through to review and sign-off, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to corporate (US) accounting
    Review journal entries, account reconciliations, intercompany balances and financial schedules prepared by others, and confirm compliance with IFRS, US GAAP and Axon accounting policies
    Lead balance sheet and P&L variance analysis, and present clear explanations of key movements to the Director of Accounting, International and wider finance leadership
    Oversee cash, intercompany, foreign currency translation and remeasurement processes for the international entities
    Act as the technical accounting lead for the international entities: research, conclude and document positions on non-routine transactions, and prepare technical memos for auditors and internal stakeholders
    Apply IFRS and US GAAP, with in-depth IFRS expertise and good working knowledge of US GAAP, particularly revenue recognition (ASC 606 and IFRS 15) and leases (ASC 842 and IFRS 16)
    Identify, quantify and communicate differences between local GAAP, IFRS and US GAAP, and make sure reporting is reconciled between them
    Monitor new accounting standards and assess their impact on the international entities
    Set and own the overall plan for statutory reporting, local audits and filings across the international entities, including management of the outsourced statutory preparers on scope, timelines and the quality of the financial statements
    Act as lead contact for local statutory auditors and filings, and work with the Director and the global auditors on the global audit: agree audit plans and PBC lists, manage queries, and resolve or escalate audit issues
    Defend Axon's accounting positions with auditors where appropriate, and agree adjustments where they are warranted
    Make sure local statutory filing deadlines are met, working with tax and legal
    Lead the accounting aspects of entity set-ups, expansion, acquisitions and system implementations
    Support the internal controls over financial reporting for the international processes, including control design, evidence and remediation of deficiencies, working with internal audit
    Maintain accounting policies, procedures and process documentation for the international entities
    Identify, design and deliver process improvements and automation, including AI-enabled approaches, in the international accounting function
    Improve the use of Microsoft D365 and Blackline across the international entities
    Partner with corporate (US) accounting, tax, treasury, revenue, FP&A and internal audit to make sure international requirements are understood and met
    Review the work of, and provide guidance and informal coaching to, accountants in the wider international team, without formal line management responsibility
    Special projects and ad-hoc requests as assigned

    Bachelor's or higher degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
    Fully qualified ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent (Big 4 training preferred) with 7+ years of post-qualified experience, gained either (i) in a US GAAP listed technology company with international operations, or (ii) in Big 4 practice at senior manager level or above, with strong IFRS and US GAAP exposure
    In-depth technical knowledge of IFRS and good working knowledge of US GAAP, including revenue and leases, and the ability to research and conclude on complex or non-routine transactions
    Proven ownership of the close across multiple international entities in a multi-currency environment
    Experience of statutory reporting and audits across more than one jurisdiction, of working with both global and local auditors, and of supporting entity set-ups
    Track record of influencing and delivering results through others without direct authority, including managing third-party service providers
    Track record of improving processes and delivering automation, including the use of AI tools
    Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain complex accounting matters clearly to finance leaders and non-finance colleagues
    Superb attention to detail, strong planning and organisation skills, and the ability to prioritise and deliver in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
    Experience working in a SOX-compliant environment is a plus
    Experience with Microsoft D365 and Blackline is preferred
    Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
    Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team setting across time zones
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.
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