Business Solutions Architect: Accounting Systems

National Society for Black Engineers; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 250,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

Discretionary PTO

Parental leave

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Learning & Development

Job summary

Axon is seeking a Product Manager and Delivery Lead for its Finance Technology ecosystem. You will own the consolidation platform, drive modernization, and manage revenue systems in collaboration with Finance, IT, and Enterprise Architecture.

You will translate complex financial requirements into functional specs, lead UAT and releases, and ensure regulatory compliance. This role requires 8+ years in finance systems and strong leadership across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Finance Systems, ERP/EPM implementations, or related technical disciplines.
• Deep expertise in financial close, consolidation, revenue recognition, reconciliations, statutory reporting, and financial systems architecture.
• Experience leading large-scale Finance Systems implementations (config, integrations, data migrations, testing, deployments).
• Experience with enterprise finance platforms such as OneStream, Oracle EPM, Workiva, BlackLine, RevStream, Hyperion, Anaplan, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end implementation and modernization of Finance Systems across consolidation, revenue management, and financial reporting.
• Translate complex accounting and regulatory requirements into detailed specifications and acceptance criteria.
• Partner with Engineering, Data Engineering, and Enterprise Architecture to design scalable finance solutions.
• Drive UAT, SIT, release planning, cutover, and production deployment activities.
• Ensure GAAP, statutory reporting, tax and revenue recognition are embedded in system designs.

Skills

Product management

Stakeholder management

UAT leadership

Release planning

Data modeling

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in IS/CS/Finance/Engineering

Tools

OneStream

Oracle EPM

Workiva

BlackLine

RevStream

Hyperion

Anaplan

D365 Finance & Operations

Snowflake

Power BI

Sigma

SQL

Job description

Join Axon and be a Force for Good. At Axon, we're on a mission to Protect Life. We pursue society's most critical safety and justice issues with an ecosystem of cutting-edge 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 deeply rewarding. Here, you'll take ownership and drive real change. You'll grow constantly as you solve meaningful problems for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

What You'll Do

Location: 4 days per week (Tuesday-Friday) - Can sit in any of the following locations: Boston, NYC, Sterling VA, Scottsdale, San Francisco, Seattle

Direct Reports: None

Product & Program Leadership Serve as the Product Manager and Delivery Lead for Axon's Finance Technology ecosystem, including consolidation, revenue management, close automation, financial reporting, and enterprise finance platforms.

Lead the end-to-end implementation and modernization of Finance Systems, including requirements analysis, solution design, technical roadmap development, platform configuration, data migration, testing, deployment, and post-production support.

Own the Finance & Accounting Consolidation platform implementation, including business process design, financial data modeling, hierarchy management, integration requirements, security model definition, and system adoption.

Drive technical delivery of RevStream upgrades and revenue systems enhancements, ensuring compliance with ASC 606 revenue recognition requirements and integration with enterprise ERP and reporting platforms.

Translate complex accounting, finance, tax, and regulatory requirements into detailed functional specifications, technical requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and implementation plans.

Partner closely with Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, Data Engineering, and third-party vendors to design scalable solutions, manage technical dependencies, and ensure platform performance and reliability.

Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT), System Integration Testing (SIT), release management, cutover planning, and production deployment activities.

Evaluate system architecture, platform capabilities, integration patterns, and technical tradeoffs to support long-term scalability and maintainability.

Ensure GAAP, statutory reporting, tax, Pillar 2, consolidation, and revenue recognition requirements are embedded within system designs, data structures, controls, and reporting frameworks.

Product Ownership & Governance

Serve as Product Owner for assigned Finance Systems, accountable for roadmap prioritization, platform strategy, system health, and ongoing optimization.

Establish governance processes for finance master data, chart of accounts structures, financial hierarchies, metadata management, security roles, and data quality controls.

Collaborate with Solution Architects and Engineering teams to define integration strategies, API requirements, data flows, and technical architecture decisions across finance platforms.

Drive enterprise-wide data governance initiatives supporting financial reporting accuracy, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance.

Define and monitor system KPIs including performance, scalability, adoption, data integrity, and operational efficiency metrics.

Identify and implement automation opportunities leveraging workflow technologies, business rules engines, integrations, and analytics platforms to improve operational efficiency and internal controls.

Support technical troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and resolution of complex finance system issues impacting business operations.

Communicate technical recommendations, implementation strategies, risks, dependencies, and tradeoffs to Finance, IT, and executive leadership teams.

What You Bring

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Engineering, or a related field, or foreign equivalent.

8+ years of experience in Finance Systems, Enterprise Applications, Product Management, ERP/EPM implementations, Business Systems, or related technical disciplines.

Deep expertise in financial close, consolidation, revenue recognition, reconciliations, statutory reporting, and financial systems architecture.

Demonstrated experience leading large-scale Finance Systems implementations involving system configuration, integrations, data migrations, testing, and production deployments.

Experience with enterprise finance platforms such as OneStream, Oracle EPM, Workiva, BlackLine, RevStream, Hyperion, Anaplan, or similar technologies.

Strong understanding of enterprise application architecture, relational data models, data governance frameworks, and systems integration concepts.

Experience partnering with Engineering, Data Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, and cross-functional business stakeholders to deliver complex enterprise solutions.

Technical proficiency with ERP and analytics platforms including D365 Finance & Operations, Snowflake, Power BI, Sigma, SQL, and enterprise reporting technologies.

Strong product management capabilities, including roadmap ownership, backlog prioritization, stakeholder alignment, UAT leadership, release planning, and phased delivery execution.

Ability to analyze complex technical and business requirements and translate them into scalable system solutions.

Ability to operate independently on ambiguous, high-impact initiatives while balancing strategic priorities and delivery timelines.

Strong communication skills and executive presence, with the ability to present technical recommendations, business cases, and tradeoffs to senior stakeholders.

Collaborative, outcome-driven mindset with a passion for continuous improvement, automation, and operational excellence.

Benefits that Benefit You

• Competitive salary and 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
• And yes, we have snacks in our offices
• Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work

Base Pay Range $171,000 - $250,800 USD

Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Important Notes

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