Tax Senior Manager

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.

Department: Finance

Reports to: VP of Tax

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

As the Tax Senior Manager for Axon Brazil, you will be a key leader in establishing and executing our tax strategy in an important international market. You will play a critical role in setting up the tax function from the ground up, including partnering with an external firm to implement our local books and records in alignment with Brazilian requirements and Axon's global standards. You will manage all tax compliance and reporting activities, including preparing and reviewing tax provisions under US and Brazilian GAAP, while also identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and mitigate risk. You'll collaborate cross-functionally with teams across finance, legal, and operations to support business growth while ensuring accurate and timely filings.

What You'll Do

• Lead the establishment of Axon's tax function in Brazil, including partnering with internal resources and external firms to set up local books and records in compliance with Brazilian tax and accounting requirements.
• Manage all aspects of direct and indirect tax compliance, including IRPJ, CSLL, ICMS, IPI, ISS, PIS/COFINS, and any other applicable transaction taxes.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and filing of all monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns, ensuring full compliance with local laws and alignment with Axon's global tax policies.
• Prepare and review tax provisions under US GAAP and Brazilian GAAP, ensuring accuracy for both local statutory and global consolidated financial reporting.
• Support the development and documentation of tax policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure SOX compliance and mitigate risk.
• Monitor changes in Brazilian tax legislation and assess their operational and financial impact on the business.
• Collaborate with internal teams including Finance, Legal, Accounting, and Operations, as well as external advisors, to evaluate the tax implications of new business activities and support strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate and respond to inquiries, reviews, and audits from tax authorities, ensuring timely and accurate responses and risk management.
• Contribute to global tax projects and help develop scalable processes to support Axon's international expansion.

What You Bring

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Law, or Business Administration.
• 8+ years of progressive tax experience in Brazil, with strong exposure to both direct and indirect taxes.
• Proven experience working in multinational companies, particularly with cross-border tax reporting and compliance.
• Strong understanding of Brazilian tax regulations and reporting requirements, including experience with