Senior Director, Strategic Finance

Position Overview

At Axon, we're on a mission to Protect Life. We are explorers tackling society's most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. In this fast-paced and challenging environment, you'll take ownership and drive real change as the Senior Director, Strategic Finance – reporting directly to the VP, FP&A. You will manage financial forecasts, develop executive reporting packages, build and maintain financial models, and support key corporate initiatives while collaborating with senior stakeholders across Corporate Finance, Product, Sales, and Operations. This role is based on a hybrid schedule near major US hubs including Boston, San Francisco, Atlanta, and others.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Axon's three-statement financial model including near-term scenario modeling and long-range planning.
• Own the annual budget process along with quarterly and monthly reforecasts.
• Set and deliver external guidance.
• Develop weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting packages and dashboards.
• Analyze financial results and provide insightful commentary on performance.
• Assist in preparing presentations for the C-Team and Board.
• Identify and implement model enhancements to improve forecast accuracy.
• Participate in corporate FP&A meetings and ad hoc projects driven by rapid growth.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or Accounting.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive finance experience including financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and business analytics in a high-growth environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing a full P&L and delivering financial guidance.
• Proven success in developing and maintaining comprehensive three-statement financial models.
• Experience in driving cost control, optimizing resource allocation, and influencing EBITDA improvement.
• Experience with a publicly traded company and familiarity with quarterly external guidance processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with planning systems such as Adaptive is a plus.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to simplify complex financial concepts for varied audiences.
• High attention to detail, strong project management skills, and a results-driven mindset.
• Entrepreneurial and proactive with comfort navigating ambiguity in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Total compensation includes base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The starting base pay ranges between USD 205,000 and USD 270,000 based on multiple factors.
• Competitive salary and 401(k) with employer match.
• Discretionary paid time off and paid parental leave for all.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Fitness programs and Emotional & Mental Wellness support.
• Learning & Development programs along with in-office snacks.