Cost Accountant

About the role

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 Cost Accountant at Axon, you'll 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's 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 Axon's values of being mission-driven, transparent, and operating with integrity.

Qualifications

• Legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment (if applicable).

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Benefits

• 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

Pay

$74,250 - $118,800 USD

Schedule

Hybrid, 4 days per week in Boston, MA