Senior Revenue System Manager

Axon is seeking a Senior Lead, Revenue Accounting Systems to serve as a senior accounting subject matter expert within our Revenue Accounting organization. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in revenue recognition under ASC 606, a strong grasp of US GAAP as applied to complex multi-element arrangements, and direct, hands-on experience operating within an accounting close environment.

This individual will represent Revenue Accounting in the design, implementation, and enhancement of Axon’s revenue accounting engine and broader quote-to-cash (QTC) ecosystem. The ability to translate accounting requirements into system solutions — having lived that process from the accounting side — is essential. Candidates who have participated in or led a revenue accounting system implementation (e.g., Zuora Revenue / RevPro, RevStream, RightRev, NetSuite ARM, or Oracle Revenue Management Cloud) while sitting in an accounting seat are strongly preferred.

This is an individual contributor role with broad cross-functional influence, reporting to the VP of Global Revenue Controller. The successful candidate will be a builder and problem-solver who thrives at the intersection of technical accounting and operational systems.

Location: Any Axon hub location (Hybrid – Tue–Fri onsite)

Reports to: Vice President, Revenue & Technical Accounting

Direct Reports: 0 – Individual Contributor

Revenue Accounting & Close

- Apply ASC 606 revenue recognition principles to evaluate and document treatment of complex, multi-element customer arrangements, including SSP analyses, contract modifications, and variable consideration.
- Lead and support monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue close activities within the revenue accounting system (e.g., Zuora Revenue / RevPro, RevStream, RightRev, or NetSuite ARM), ensuring accuracy and completeness of recognized revenue posted to the general ledger.
- Assist in the preparation and review of revenue accounting analyses, reconciliations, and deal review packages for management and external audit.
- Develop, document, and maintain internal revenue accounting policies, ensuring alignment with US GAAP and SOX control requirements.
- Identify and communicate the accounting implications of new products, go-to-market strategies, and contract structures to Finance and Commercial leadership.
- Collaborate with FP&A to support the revenue forecasting process and provide monthly variance analysis and commentary.
- Facilitate internal and external audit activities, including preparation of audit support schedules and responses to auditor inquiries.

Revenue Systems & Process Improvement

- Serve as the primary accounting voice in system implementation and enhancement projects for Axon’s revenue accounting engine (e.g., Zuora Revenue / RevPro, RevStream, RightRev, NetSuite ARM, or equivalent platform), ensuring system configuration accurately reflects GAAP accounting requirements.
- Partner with IT, Commercial Operations, and external implementation partners to design, test, and deploy scalable, compliant revenue recognition system configurations.
- Perform user acceptance testing (UAT) of system changes, validating that accounting outcomes are correct before go-live.
- Lead data migration activities for revenue contracts, coordinating with IT and finance to ensure completeness, accuracy, and audit-readiness.
- Develop and maintain the roadmap for accounting process automation, prioritize improvement initiatives, and present plans to Finance leadership.
- Proactively identify manual accounting processes suitable for automation and lead implementation of solutions to reduce close cycle time and error risk.
- Evaluate upstream process changes in CRM, CPQ, and billing systems for downstream accounting impact and system readiness.

Education

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related field.
- CPA license or active candidacy is strongly preferred. CMA designation or CMA (Inter) with demonstrated revenue accounting experience will also be considered.

Experience

- 7+ years of progressive experience in revenue accounting, with direct involvement in the accounting close, development of accounting policies, and application of ASC 606 to complex, multi-element arrangements.
- Hands-on experience with revenue accounting systems such as Zuora Revenue / RevPro, RevStream, RightRev, NetSuite ARM, or Oracle Revenue Management Cloud.
- Demonstrated experience participating in or leading revenue accounting system implementations or significant system enhancement projects.
- Strong understanding of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and experience operating in a SOX-compliant environment.
- Experience collaborating cross-functionally with IT, Sales Operations, FP&A, and external auditors.

Skills

- Deep technical accounting knowledge of ASC 606 and US GAAP as applied to revenue recognition.
- Ability to translate complex accounting requirements into system configurations and process designs.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead multiple initiatives simultaneously and drive projects to completion.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex accounting concepts to non-accounting stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle).

Location: Any Axon hub location (Hybrid – Tue–Fri onsite)

Reports to: Vice President, Revenue & Technical Accounting

Direct Reports: 0 – Individual Contributor