About the job
Axon Enterprise develops devices and cloud software aimed at improving safety and justice. Teams value honesty, compassion, and diverse perspectives, working together to make a meaningful impact. The company encourages initiative and personal growth, recognizing the importance of each person’s contribution.
Role overview
The Principal Data Scientist will join the Office of the Chief Accounting Officer in San Francisco. This position blends technical data science work with strategic collaboration across finance and technology groups. A strong background in finance and accounting is required for success in this role.
Main focus
Half of the role involves building data analytics tools and pipelines, using AI to speed up large-scale projects such as mergers and acquisitions integration, ERP deployments, data remediation, and SOX compliance. The other half centers on partnering with Controllership, Finance Operations, FP&A, Internal Audit, and Technology to lay the groundwork for AI, automation, and audit readiness. Daily tasks will include using AI-assisted development tools, such as code generation and large language models.
Key responsibilities
- Design and implement data analytics tools, automated validation frameworks, and dashboards to provide Finance Operations and Controllership with real-time insights into data quality across enterprise systems. Use AI to quickly prototype, test, and deploy these solutions.
- Collaborate with source-system owners in Revenue Operations, Procurement, Human Resources, and Engineering to address data issues at their source and improve upstream data integrity.
- Maintain data dictionaries, lineage documentation, and quality scorecards for core controllership data assets. Set and enforce standards for master data management (MDM).
- Work with the Chief Information Officer and IT to develop integration strategies that enable seamless data flow.

