Sr Manager, International Accounting New New York-Office(27th St)

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.

Close and reporting ownership 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 Technical accounting 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 Statutory reporting and audit 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 elevate audit issues Defend Axon's accounting positions with auditors where appropriate, and agree adjustments where they are warranted