Manager, Cost Accounting

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

We are seeking an exceptional Manager, Cost Accounting to manage and execute full stack cost accounting for a significant portion of Anduril's portfolio of products.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a regional team of cost accountants and analysts dedicated to supporting specific products and their associated production sites.
• Provide hands-on guidance and technical expertise to the team.
• Oversee and continuously improve standard costing practices to ensure accurate product costing, variance analysis, and margin reporting.
• Be responsible for 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 the Director with the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal controls to strengthen financial accuracy and compliance.
• Administer physical and cycle count programs across sites, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and proper valuation of inventory.
• Interface directly with external auditors on cost accounting and inventory-related matters during the annual financial statement audit.
• 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 Director with preparing insightful cost analyses and recommendations to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Support the Director with a continuous improvement mindset, prioritizing automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy in all financial processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 5-7 years of progressive cost accounting experience in manufacturing.
• Proven experience with standard costing in complex, low-volume, high-dollar manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. government contracting cost principles (FAR/CAS).
• Demonstrated experience with designing and maintaining effective internal controls and supporting external audits.
• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems and data analysis tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, 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.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $113,000-$149,000 USD
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Income protection: life and disability insurance
• Generous time off: highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December
• Family planning and parenting support
• Mental health resources
• Professional development: annual reimbursement for professional development
• Commuter benefits: company-funded commuter benefits based on your region
• Retirement savings plan: traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax options