Director, Accounting Strategy & Financial Reporting

About the role

We are seeking a forward-thinking and highly motivated individual to join our Accounting Strategy and Financial Reporting team. This role focuses on M&A, strategic equity and debt investments, new accounting and reporting standards, and other special projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting research and operational analysis with a primary focus on M&A, strategic equity and debt investments, new accounting and reporting standards, and other special projects.
• Create and review technical memoranda, accounting policies, training materials, and other documentation supported and corroborated by research, analysis and concise conclusions.
• Articulate issues and recommendations in a crisp and concise manner to both financial and non-financial stakeholders to enable better decision-making.
• Establish, maintain, and provide expertise on current and upcoming U.S. GAAP, including topics specific to M&A, private and public equity, debt instruments, consolidation, VIE and equity-method accounting, and the related presentation and disclosure requirements.
• Lead and/or contribute to relevant projects on behalf of the accounting team, such as acquisitions or other strategic investments and new accounting pronouncements.
• Collaborate with other stakeholders to assist in the integration of acquisitions and strategic partnerships.
• Absorb and advise key leaders on significant contract implications.
• Proactively monitor and operate a robust internal control environment in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley or similar requirements.
• Collaborate with other departments to support company initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or similar field required.
• At least eight years of experience with a top-tier accounting (Big 4 strongly preferred) or strategy firm. National Office and/or transactional advisory experience preferred.
• CPA designation required.
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP (familiarity with ASC sections 805, 810, 815, 820, 606, 321, and 323 preferred).
• Ability to research technical accounting matters and prepare well written memorandums and presentations articulating these matters to well versed accountants and non-finance stakeholders both internal and external to the organization.
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) experience and the ability to implement business processes required to ensure compliance with its tenets.
• Ability to leverage Artificial Intelligence tools (i.e. ChatGPT) to enhance productivity of yourself and the organization.
• Superb attention to detail, strong planning and organization skills, and the ability to multi-task, prioritize and deliver in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Professional and driven “can-do” attitude.

Qualifications

• Experience with M&A, strategic equity and debt investments, and new accounting and reporting standards.
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and internal control compliance.
• Ability to research and articulate complex accounting matters to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience with AI tools to enhance productivity.

Skills

• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Experience with M&A, strategic equity and debt investments, and new accounting and reporting standards.
• Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and internal control compliance.
• Ability to research and articulate complex accounting matters to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience with AI tools to enhance productivity.

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.

Pay

$176,580 USD - $282,528 USD

Schedule

This role is eligible to be based out of any of Axon's US hub offices (Atlanta/Peachtree Corners, Boston/Back Bay, NYC/Manhattan, Phoenix/Scottsdale, San Francisco/Presidio, Seattle/Downtown) and follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless there is an approved workplace accommodation.