Vice President of Financial Reporting and Strategic Investments - job 1 of 4

As a Vice President of Financial Reporting and Strategic Investments at Axon, you'll oversee SEC reporting, technical accounting policies, ESG initiatives, and stock compensation administration. This role is crucial in ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial filings while driving transformation and innovation in financial practices.

To qualify for the Vice President of Financial Reporting and Strategic Investments position at Axon, candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, along with a CPA. Ideally, you'll have 17+ years of experience in Big 4 public accounting and industry roles, particularly with large, complex organizations.

While some flexibility may be available, the Vice President of Financial Reporting and Strategic Investments role at Axon typically requires presence at one of our U.S.-based hub sites, including Washington, D.C. This is to foster collaboration and connection with your team.

Axon offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401k with employer match, medical, dental, and vision plans. Additional perks such as discretionary paid time off, fitness programs, and mental wellness support contribute to a healthy work-life balance.

Axon encourages continuous learning and development for the Vice President of Financial Reporting and Strategic Investments, offering various programs designed to enhance your skills and nurture your career growth. Join a culture that values innovation, accountability, and mentorship.

Axon's culture is vibrant and collaborative, grounded in our mission to Protect Life. As a Vice President, you'll experience a dynamic environment that encourages diverse perspectives, innovative thinking, and a strong sense of community among employees.

Essential skills for the Vice President of Financial Reporting and Strategic Investments position at Axon include deep expertise in SEC reporting, U.S. GAAP compliance, excellent communication abilities, strong leadership skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

When answering this question, discuss specific examples from your past roles where you led SEC reporting efforts. Emphasize your knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance, including any successful initiatives you spearheaded to ensure timely and accurate financial disclosures.

Focus on a clear example that demonstrates your leadership skills. Outline the challenges faced, the strategies employed to overcome them, and the positive outcomes resulting from your efforts – whether it was process improvements, team development, or enhanced compliance measures.

Discuss your approach to staying informed, such as attending industry conferences, participating in relevant webinars, and networking with peers. Highlight specific trends that you see as significant to the field and how they could impact Axon’s approach to ESG reporting.

Share specific strategies that you've successfully applied in previous roles, such as leveraging technology for efficiency, instituting regular team training sessions, or enhancing communication between departments. Discuss how these strategies led to measurable improvements in accuracy and efficiency.

Explain your methods for educating and training teams on compliance requirements, along with how you monitor adherence to policies. Providing examples of compliance challenges you've resolved can demonstrate your proactive approach to maintaining standards.

Illustrate your experience collaborating with various departments by giving examples of projects where you coordinated efforts between finance, legal, and investor relations. Highlight how these interactions led to enhanced decision-making and more robust reporting.

Articulate your understanding of the Vice President's role in evaluating and making strategic investment decisions, including how you would collaborate with other executives to assess potential opportunities and mitigate risks.

Detail your mentoring philosophy and provide examples of how you’ve previously supported team members in their career growth. Discuss key metrics or outcomes that highlight the success of your mentoring efforts.

Convey your familiarity with stock compensation plans, including how you've administered them in compliance with regulations, and share any strategies you've implemented to align these plans with the organization’s compensation philosophy.

Discuss your communication strategies, such as using simplified language, relevant analogies, and visual aids to make complex information accessible. Providing examples of past successes can showcase your effectiveness in communicating with non-financial leaders.