Senior, Cost Accounting

Anduril Industries • Irvine, CA

2d

About The Position

ABOUT THE JOB 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. WHAT YOU’LL DO 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.

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 with 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.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

• Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
• IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
• Additional Benefits Income Protection : Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
• Generous time off : Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December.
• Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching.
• Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
• Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
• Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
• Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
• Retirement Savings Plan US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
• UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
• AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior