Principal, Equity

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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.

Axon is looking for an experienced Principal 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 Principal of Equity Compensation, you will report directly to the VP of Financial Reporting and Strategic Investments and will interface extensively with the following teams:
People Operations, Payroll, Legal, Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, and both internal and external audit.

Reports to: VP of Financial Reporting and Strategic Investments

Work Location: This role is eligible to be based out of Axon’s US hubs located in Atlanta, Boston, New York, Virginia, Denver, Phoenix, San Francisco or Seattle and follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless there is an approved workplace accommodation.

We believe that connection fuels innovation, and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.

• Manage the end-to-end administration of equity plans, including reviewing grants, exercises, releases and cancellations, reviewing monthly reconciliations, and monitoring share utilization with a 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 work streams to enable efficient, accurate and timely processing of equity data.
• Maintain forecasting models for dilutive shares and assist with stock-based compensation expense forecasting.
• 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.
• Review 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 roll forward.
• Perform other duties and ad hoc projects and reporting as requested.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field.
• 7+ years experience in Stock Administration, with experience in a public company. Excellent computer knowledge, including proficiency in Excel.
• 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.
• Ab…