Senior Manager of Equity Compensation

At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. The company works on critical safety and justice issues with devices and cloud software, collaborating across teams. Life at Axon is fast‑paced, challenging, and meaningful. Here you’ll take ownership and drive real change while growing with a mission that matters.

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Your Impact

Axon is looking for an experienced Senior Manager of Equity Compensation to manage the day‑to‑day administration 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, PSUs) and has experience with international considerations and tax implications. The Senior Manager reports directly to the VP of Financial Reporting and Strategic Investments and interfaces extensively with People Operations, Payroll, Legal, Accounting, Finance, Tax, and audit teams.

What You’ll Do

Reports to : VP of Financial Reporting and Strategic Investments

Work Location : Eligible to be based out of Axon’s U.S. hubs; hybrid schedule (in‑person Tuesdays–Friday, remote Mondays).

• Manage end‑to‑end administration of equity plans, including reviewing grants, exercises, releases, cancellations, monthly reconciliations, and monitoring share utilization in collaboration with Accounting, Finance, Payroll, People Ops, Tax, and Legal.
• Partner on the evolution of the eXponential Stock Plan, an optional high‑risk, high‑reward employee plan.
• Implement best practices with effective controls and automate workstreams for accurate, efficient equity data processing.
• Maintain forecasting models for dilutive shares and assist with stock‑based compensation expense forecasting.
• Coordinate with Payroll, Accounting, and People Ops on reporting stock compensation for employee income purposes, domestically and internationally.
• Act as liaison between officers, employees, & brokers for 10b5‑1 trading plans and transactions.
• Review Forms 3 & 4 to report Section 16 officer and director transactions in SEC filings.
• Prepare financial statement footnote disclosures, reconcile balance sheet accounts related to common stock, additional paid‑in capital, and related employee taxes; prepare quarterly equity rollforward.
• Perform additional duties and ad‑hoc projects as requested.

What You Bring

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

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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 recruiting process, please contact recruitingops@axon.com. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.

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.

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