Director, Accounting Strategy & Financial Reporting

San Francisco, California, United States. Posted 6 months ago

The role

You will lead accounting research and operational analysis focusing on M&A, strategic equity and debt investments, and new reporting standards. You will also support SEC reporting, earnings releases, and advise the Strategy and Corporate Development team on accounting implications.

What you will do

Evaluate accounting for potential M&A and investment areas
Create and review technical memoranda, accounting policies, and training materials
Articulate issues and recommendations to financial and non-financial stakeholders
Provide expertise on U.S. GAAP including M&A, equity, debt, and consolidation
Lead projects regarding acquisitions, strategic investments, and new accounting pronouncements
Assist in the integration of acquisitions and strategic partnerships
Identify and resolve US GAAP and SEC reporting issues
Assist in the preparation of Forms 8-K, 10-Q, and 10-K
Advise leaders on significant contract implications
Monitor internal control environment in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley

Required qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or similar field
At least eight years of experience with a top-tier accounting or strategy firm
CPA designation
Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP
SEC reporting requirements
Ability to research technical accounting matters and prepare memorandums and presentations
Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) experience
Ability to implement business processes for SOX compliance
Ability to leverage Artificial Intelligence tools (i.e., ChatGPT)

Nice to have

Big 4 experience
National Office experience
Transactional advisory experience
Familiarity with ASC sections 805, 810, 815, 820, 606, 321, and 323

Benefits

Competitive salary
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
Snacks in our offices

Before you apply

Some roles may require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment

About the company

Axon is on a mission to Protect Life using an ecosystem of devices and cloud software. The company works to address critical safety and justice issues.