Senior Cost Accounting

Responsibilities We are seeking an exceptional Senior, Cost Accounting to execute full stack cost accounting for a portion of Anduril’s portfolio of products This role is critical to driving accuracy, insight, and control across our development, manufacturing, and production operations Reporting to the Manager, Cost Accounting, the Senior will ensure consistent and compliant application of Anduril’s standard costing methodology and be responsible for detailed transactional and balance sheet reconciliation review The ideal candidate will bring deep technical competency, strong leadership skills, and a risk-based approach in support of the company’s preparation for a potential future IPO Perform asset capitalization, depreciation, and management for deployed internal and subscription assets Responsible for the recognition and accounting treatment of hardware deployments including, where applicable, COGS, maintenance and repair, returns, operations and sustainment, and capitalization Perform and continuously improve standard costing practices to ensure accurate product costing, variance analysis, and margin reporting for designated product lines and production sites Perform work order review, variance analysis, and closure for designated product lines and production sites 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 adherence to internal controls to strengthen financial accuracy and compliance; identify and remediate control deficiencies as needed Administer physical and cycle count programs across designated 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 Manager with preparing insightful cost analyses and recommendations to support strategic and operational decision‑making Support the Manager with a continuous improvement mindset, prioritizing automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy in all financial processes Benefits Full Family Health Coverage 16 Weeks Paid Parental Leave for All Caregivers Family Planning & Support Incentivized Time Off Mental Health Resources Financial Planning Unlimited Provisions Professional Development Qualifications Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across functions and influence senior leadership Exceptional analytical, organizational, and leadership skills with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence 5-7 years of progressive cost accounting experience in manufacturing Strong knowledge of U.S. government contracting cost principles (FAR/CAS) Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or CMA preferred Experience in a privately held company preparing for an IPO is highly desirable Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities Advanced proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, or similar) and data analysis tools Demonstrated experience with maintaining effective internal controls and supporting external audits Proven experience with standard costing in complex, low‑volume, high‑dollar manufacturing environments, with ability to grow into a high‑volume environment #J-18808-Ljbffr Anduril Industries