Manager, Cost Accounting

divh2Manager, Cost Accounting/h2pCosta Mesa, California, United States/ppAnduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st centurys most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Andurils family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years./ph3About The Team/h3pReporting to the Director, Cost Accounting, the Manager will ensure consistent and compliant application of Andurils 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 companys preparation for a potential future IPO./ph3About The Job/h3pWe are seeking an exceptional Manager, Cost Accounting to manage and execute full stack cost accounting for a significant portion of Andurils portfolio of products. This role is critical to driving accuracy, insight, and control across our development, manufacturing, and production operations./ph4What Youll Do/h4ulliLead, mentor, and develop a regional team of cost accountants and analysts dedicated to supporting the specific products and their associated production sites./liliProvide hands-on guidance and technical expertise to the team./liliOversee and continuously improve standard costing practices to ensure accurate product costing, variance analysis, and margin reporting./liliResponsible for a portion of the Companys cost accounting close process, including cost roll-ups, variance analysis, absorption reporting, and reconciliations of inventory and work-in-process./liliSupport the Director with the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal controls to strengthen financial accuracy and compliance; identify and remediate control deficiencies as needed./liliAdminister physical and cycle count programs across sites, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and proper valuation of inventory./liliInterface directly with external auditors on cost accounting and inventory-related matters during the annual financial statement audit./liliPartner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering to analyze manufacturing performance, cost drivers, and production efficiency opportunities./liliSupport pricing, cost proposal, and audit requirements related to U.S. government contracts (FAR/CAS)./liliContribute to IPO readiness initiatives, including audit preparation, systems scalability, and establishment of SOX-compliant financial controls./liliSupport the Director with preparing insightful cost analyses and recommendations to support strategic and operational decision-making./liliSupport the Director with a continuous improvement mindset, prioritizing automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy in all financial processes./li/ulh4Required Qualifications/h4ulliBachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or CMA strongly preferred./lili5-7 years of progressive cost accounting experience in manufacturing./liliProven experience with standard costing in complex, low-volume, high-dollar manufacturing environments, with ability to grow into a high-volume environment./liliStrong knowledge of U.S. government contracting cost principles (FAR/CAS)./liliDemonstrated experience with designing and maintaining effective internal controls and supporting external audits./liliAdvanced proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, or similar) and data analysis tools./liliDemonstrated ability to lead, communicate effectively across functions, and influence senior leadership./liliExperience in a privately held company preparing for an IPO is highly desirable./liliExceptional analytical, organizational, and leadership skills with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence./liliMust be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities./li/ulpUS Salary Range/pp$113,000 - $149,000 USD/ppThe salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Andurils total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:/ph3Benefits/h3pAt Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures youre supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits./ph3Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams/h3pAnduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. Weve observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information./ppTo ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:/pullipstrongNo Financial Requests:/strong Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates./p/lilistrongPlease always verify communications:/strong ulliDirect from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address./liliVia Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. 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