Finance Transformation AI Lead

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. Work Location This role can be based out of the following hubs [Seattle, San Fran, Scottsdale, Atlanta, Sterling, Boston, NYC] 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. Your Impact As our Finance Transformation AI Lead you will design, build, and deploy AI-enabled solutions that improve efficiency, decision‑making, and scalability across Finance. Working from prioritized business opportunities identified by Finance Transformation leadership, you will partner directly with Finance stakeholders to understand business requirements, rapidly prototype solutions, and deliver production‑ready AI, analytics, and automation capabilities. This is a highly hands‑on role focused on solution development. Success in this role requires the ability to quickly learn business processes, translate business needs into technical solutions, and leverage modern AI tools to accelerate development and delivery. What You’ll Do Solution Design & Development Partner directly with Finance stakeholders to understand business processes, pain points, requirements, and desired outcomes. Translate business requirements into technical designs and implementation plans. Build AI‑enabled solutions using a combination of AI‑assisted development tools, automation platforms, analytics technologies, and custom development. Develop prototypes rapidly, gather feedback, and iterate toward production‑ready solutions. Design and implement AI‑powered workflows, assistants, automations, and decision‑support tools that improve Finance operations. AI & Automation Development Leverage AI development tools such as Cursor, Claude, Codex, GitHub Copilot, and similar technologies to accelerate solution delivery. Build and configure AI‑powered workflows including document processing, intelligent routing, summarization, analysis, content generation, reconciliation support, and process automation. Develop integrations between business systems, data platforms, and AI services using APIs and automation tools. Create reusable components, templates, and frameworks that accelerate future solution development. Analytics & Data Solutions Build SQL queries, data transformations, dashboards, validation checks, and reconciliation logic to support business processes and solution accuracy. Ensure solutions are reliable, measurable, and aligned with business requirements. Delivery & Adoption Lead solution delivery from requirements gathering through deployment and stabilization. Coordinate testing, user feedback, and rollout activities. Create lightweight documentation, user guides, and training materials. Monitor solution performance and continuously improve deployed capabilities. What Success Looks Like Deliver multiple production‑ready AI, automation, and analytics solutions. Reduce manual effort across Finance processes through practical application of AI and automation. Build solutions that are actively adopted and provide measurable business value. Become a trusted technical partner to Finance stakeholders. Accelerate delivery timelines by effectively leveraging AI‑assisted development tools. Create reusable solution patterns that increase team productivity and scalability. What You Bring Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience building business applications, automation solutions, analytics products, or technical process improvements. Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to translate business requirements into working solutions. Experience using AI‑assisted development tools such as Cursor, Claude, GitHub Copilot, Codex, or similar platforms. Hands‑on experience building AI‑enabled workflows, automations, analytics solutions, or business applications. Strong SQL skills and experience working with business data. Experience with at least one scripting or development language such as Python. Experience with APIs, integrations, and workflow automation platforms. Ability to quickly learn business processes and work directly with non‑technical stakeholders. Strong communication skills and a bias toward execution and delivery. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Preferred Qualifications Experience building AI agents or agentic workflows. Experience with LLM APIs, prompt engineering, retrieval‑based solutions, and AI evaluation techniques. Experience with Power BI, Alteryx, Power Automate, Databricks, Snowflake, or similar platforms. Experience supporting Finance, Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, or Revenue Operations teams. Experience in a high‑growth technology environment. Experience operating within SOX‑controlled or regulated business environments. Work Location This role is based from any of our US offices 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. 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 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 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. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. 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. 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