About the Position

Manager, Equity Compensation

Seattle, Washington, United States

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of 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 meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Your Impact

Axon is looking for an experienced Manager of Equity Compensation who will be responsible for the day-to-day activities of the company’s equity plans, including our unique eXponential Stock Plan (XSP). The ideal candidate is thoroughly familiar with equity incentive plans (stock options, RSUs, and PSUs) and has experience with international considerations and tax implications. As a Manager of Equity Compensation, you will report directly to the Senior Director – Head of Financial Reporting & Equity and will interface extensively with the following teams: People Operations, Payroll, Legal, Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, and both internal and external audit.

Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end administration of equity plans, including reviewing grants, exercises, releases, and cancellations, reviewing monthly reconciliations, and monitoring share utilization with strong collaboration among Accounting, Finance, Payroll, People Operations, Tax, and Legal teams.
Partner with stakeholders on the continued evolution of our eXponential Stock Plan, which is an optional high-risk, high-reward employee stock plan designed to financially reward employees if the company excels.
Implement best practices with effective controls and automate workstreams to enable efficient, accurate, and timely processing of equity data.
Coordinate with Payroll, Accounting, and People Ops on the reporting of stock compensation for employee income purposes, both domestic and international.
Act as liaison between officers, employees, and brokers in setting up and maintaining 10b5-1 trading plans and transactions as needed.
Prepare Forms 3 and 4 to report Section 16 officer and director transactions in SEC filings.
Provide information for financial statement footnote disclosures, reconcile the balance sheet accounts related to common stock, additional paid-in capital, and related employee taxes; and prepare quarterly equity rollforward.
Perform other duties and ad hoc projects and reporting as requested.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
7+ years of experience in Stock Administration, with experience in a public company.
Excellent computer knowledge, including proficiency in Excel and interest in automation and artificial intelligence initiatives.
Comprehensive knowledge of various types of equity awards and programs.
Understanding of accounting standards related to equity compensation.
Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills with a commitment to quality, accuracy, and details.
Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and internal/external partners.
Excellent interpersonal skills with high initiative, flexibility, and team approach to work.
Acute attention to detail and well-developed organization and time management skills.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and high standards of ethics and integrity.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

We Offer

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
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
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.

Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit Axon Careers.

About the Company

Axon is committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity, and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent - regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

Important Notes

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

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

We collect personal information from applicants to evaluate candidates for employment. You may request access, deletion, or exercise other CCPA rights at [email protected] or via our Axon Privacy Web Form. For more information, please see the Your California Privacy Rights section of our Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice.

Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity, and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent - regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances - and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email [email protected]. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.

Phishing alert: Axon will never ask you to pay for any part of the hiring process, including training, equipment, or background checks. We do not make job offers via text message, WhatsApp, or instant messaging platforms without a formal interview process. All legitimate job openings are listed on our official careers page at Axon Careers. If you receive a suspicious offer or outreach from an email address that is not @axon.com, or if you are asked for sensitive personal information (bank details, Social Security Number) prematurely, please ignore the message and report it to [email protected].

Manager, Equity Compensation

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