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Salary: USD 139,000 - 183,000 / annual
Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, is seeking a Senior Manager, Cost Accounting to lead full-stack cost accounting operations for Arsenal-1, their high-rate manufacturing site. This role is critical to driving accuracy, insight, and control across development, manufacturing, and production operations, with a focus on preparing the company for a potential future IPO.
You will report to the Senior Manager, Cost Accounting and ensure consistent, compliant application of Anduril's standard costing methodology while managing detailed transactional and balance sheet reconciliation. 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
• Prepare insightful cost analyses and recommendations to support strategic and operational decision-making
• Drive continuous improvement mindset, prioritizing automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including frequent interaction with production and manufacturing stakeholders on the production floor
The ideal candidate brings deep technical competency, strong leadership skills, and a risk-based approach to financial management.
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 a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence
• U.S. citizenship required pursuant to contractual obligations
