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Salary: USD 87,000 - 116,000 / annual
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities through advanced technology. The company develops Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that integrates thousands of data streams into a real-time 3D command and control center. Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military.
You will serve as Senior Cost Accountant reporting to the Senior Manager, Cost Accounting, executing full-stack cost accounting for Anduril's high-rate manufacturing site, Arsenal-1. This role is critical to driving accuracy, insight, and control across development, manufacturing, and production operations, with a focus on supporting the company's preparation for a potential future IPO.
Key responsibilities include:
- Perform and continuously improve standard costing practices to ensure accurate product costing, variance analysis, and margin reporting for designated product lines and production sites
- Execute work order review, variance analysis, and closure for the Arsenal-1 site
- Own a portion of the company's cost accounting close process, including cost roll-ups, variance analysis, absorption reporting, and reconciliations of inventory and work-in-process
- Support adherence to internal controls to strengthen financial accuracy and compliance; identify and remediate control deficiencies
- Administer physical and cycle count programs across Arsenal-1, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and proper inventory valuation
- Interface directly with external auditors on cost accounting and inventory-related matters during annual financial statement audits
- Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering to analyze manufacturing performance, cost drivers, and production efficiency opportunities
- Support pricing, cost proposal, and audit requirements related to U.S. government contracts (FAR/CAS)
- Contribute to IPO readiness initiatives, including audit preparation, systems scalability, and establishment of SOX-compliant financial controls
- Support the Senior Manager with preparing insightful cost analyses and recommendations for strategic and operational decision-making
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including regular interaction with production and manufacturing stakeholders and work on the production floor
- Drive continuous improvement mindset, prioritizing automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial processes
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or CMA preferred
- 5-7 years of progressive cost accounting experience in manufacturing
- Proven experience with standard costing in complex, low-volume, high-dollar manufacturing environments, with ability to grow into a high-volume environment
- Strong knowledge of U.S. government contracting cost principles (FAR/CAS)
- Demonstrated experience maintaining effective internal controls and supporting external audits
- Advanced proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, or similar) and data analysis tools
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across functions and influence senior leadership
- Experience in a privately held company preparing for an IPO is highly desirable
- Exceptional analytical, organizational, and leadership skills with focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence
- U.S. citizenship required pursuant to contractual obligations
