About Us:

Founded in 2021, Axion is at the forefront of transforming product quality and customer satisfaction in manufacturing. Our cutting-edge AI-powered platform empowers manufacturers to swiftly identify, thoroughly investigate, and effectively resolve quality issues while simultaneously elevating customer experiences and outcomes.

As trailblazers in end-to-end quality intelligence, we're setting new industry standards. Our innovative approach enables industrial, aerospace, consumer, and medtech manufacturers to harness the power of quality and post-market data, driving down costs and boosting business performance.

Our vision extends beyond mere problem-solving; we're committed to reshaping the future of manufacturing. By seamlessly integrating advanced AI technology with deep industry expertise, Axion is paving the way for smarter, safer, and more efficient production processes across diverse sectors.

Backed by leading investors, including Bessemer Venture Partners, Amplo, Boeing, and RTX Ventures, Axion is poised to lead the quality revolution in manufacturing.

About the Role:

We’re looking for a hands-on Controller who loves systems, precision, and building structure. You’ll take our accounting foundation from “startup-scrappy” to “institution-grade” — establishing reliable, scalable processes that can support a 150-person global organization.

You’ll own Axion’s accounting operations end-to-end: tightening our close, leading the ERP migration, and driving GAAP discipline across entities. This is abuild-and-own role — perfect for someone who thrives on improving systems and creating clarity in a fast-moving, AI-driven company.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting & Close: Run the monthly and quarterly close across the U.S., U.K., and India. Own journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations; drive toward a 5–8-day close emphasizing accuracy and structure.
GAAP & Controls:Strengthen revenue recognition and GAAP discipline (ASC 606), close prior audit gaps, and document sustainable accounting policies.
ERP & Systems: Lead our move off QuickBooks — evaluate and recommend Rillet or Campfire within your first week, then own full implementation (chart of accounts, multi-entity setup, integrations with Ramp, Rippling, and Salesforce).
Global Consolidation: Oversee accounting for three wholly owned entities, including India (~200 employees). Manage intercompany eliminations, FX, and coordination with local accounting partners to ensure consolidated U.S. GAAP reporting.
Audit & Tax: Own the annual audit process end-to-end and quarterback U.S. federal, state, and sales-tax compliance with external advisors. Manage international filings in partnership with U.K. and India firms.
Vendor Management & Spend Controls:Own vendor visibility and governance. Centralize ~$120 K/month of spend through the ERP and Ramp, ensure correct department coding, monitor renewals, and partner with FP&A and budget owners to review and optimize spend.
Data & Reporting:Deliver monthly GAAP statements and department-level P&Ls. Partner with FP&A to ensure clean, consistent data for forecasting and board reporting. Design the ERP’s dimensional structure (department / class coding) to enable trusted management reporting.
Team & Scaling: Manage the transition from outsourced bookkeeping to a hybrid internal model. Hire and oversee offshore accounting support and, over time, build a small U.S. team. Report to the Head of Finance (now) and future CFO (when hired).

Requirements:

7–10 years’ experience — ideally Big 4 plus growth-stage SaaS or tech company background.
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ASC 606.
Proven success leading an ERP implementation and driving systems improvement.
Experience with multi-entity consolidations and international subsidiaries.
Hands-on operator who documents, automates, and follows through.
Comfortable managing external and offshore teams; clear communicator and builder of process.

Who You Are:

You’re a builder and operator who thrives in fast-moving, high-accountability environments. You take pride in getting things done — thoughtfully, efficiently, and without drama. You’re energized by ambiguity, skilled at bringing clarity, and comfortable flexing between strategy and execution.

You value feedback — giving it, receiving it, and acting on it — and you see collaboration as a competitive advantage, not a burden. You’re low-ego but high-agency: you care about winning as a team more than being right individually. You move quickly, communicate directly, and make decisions grounded in impact and data.

You don’t need constant direction — you create momentum. You take ownership for outcomes, and you expect the same from those around you.

How We Operate:

We move fast, work smart, and hold ourselves to a high bar. Axion isn’t a 9–5 — it’s a place for people who take pride in their craft and are motivated by meaningful work. We respect time off and boundaries, but we’re also realistic: hard problems sometimes require weekend pushes or late-night thinking sessions. We support that balance — intensity with respect for recharge.

We stay highly collaborative and connected throughout the day — much of our communication happens over Slack. We move quickly, share feedback often, and keep discussions open so decisions and context flow freely. If you value crisp communication, rapid iteration, and a steady hum of collaboration, you’ll fit right in.

We:

Collaborate deeply. Feedback is part of how we build — everyone has a voice, and ideas win on merit.
Leave ego at the door. Titles don’t define value; contribution does.
Bias toward action. We iterate fast and favor progress over perfection.
Communicate with clarity. Direct, transparent, and always in service of the mission.
Act like owners. Everyone is accountable for outcomes, not just tasks.
Sustain excellence. We push hard but don’t glorify burnout — we’re in this for the long game.

If you want to help shape a company redefining how manufacturing operates — and you thrive in a culture that rewards ownership, speed, and candor — you’ll feel at home here

What We Offer:

Work with cutting-edge AI technology making a tangible impact in manufacturing
Collaborative, mission-driven team and supportive leadership
Generous time off
Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits
Lunch stipend…. And much more

Ready to drive the future of manufacturing with AI? Apply today to join our team and help us build the category-defining platform for quality intelligence.

Axion is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Axion Ray remote jobs

Controller

Customer Success Associate

Senior DevOps Engineer