Senior Cost Accounting

ResponsibilitiesWe are seeking an exceptional Senior, Cost Accounting to execute full stack cost accounting for a portion of Anduril's portfolio of productsThis role is critical to driving accuracy, insight, and control across our development, manufacturing, and production operationsReporting 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 reviewThe 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 IPOPerform asset capitalization, depreciation, and management for deployed internal and subscription assetsResponsible for the recognition and accounting treatment of hardware deployments including, where applicable, COGS, maintenance and repair, returns, operations and sustainment, and capitalizationPerform and continuously improve standard costing practices to ensure accurate product costing, variance analysis, and margin reporting for designated product lines and production sitesPerform work order review, variance analysis, and closure for designated product lines and production sitesResponsible 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‑processSupport the adherence to internal controls to strengthen financial accuracy and compliance; identify and remediate control deficiencies as neededAdminister physical and cycle count programs across designated sites, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and proper valuation of inventoryInterface directly with external auditors on cost accounting and inventory‑related matters during the annual financial statement auditPartner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering to analyze manufacturing performance, cost drivers, and production efficiency opportunitiesSupport 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 controlsSupport the Manager with preparing insightful cost analyses and recommendations to support strategic and operational decision‑makingSupport the Manager with a continuous improvement mindset, prioritizing automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy in all financial processesBenefitsFull Family Health Coverage16 Weeks Paid Parental Leave for All CaregiversFamily Planning & SupportIncentivized Time OffMental Health ResourcesFinancial PlanningUnlimited ProvisionsProfessional DevelopmentQualificationsDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively across functions and influence senior leadershipExceptional analytical, organizational, and leadership skills with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence5-7 years of progressive cost accounting experience in manufacturingStrong knowledge of U.S. government contracting cost principles (FAR/CAS)Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or CMA preferredExperience in a privately held company preparing for an IPO is highly desirableMust be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilitiesAdvanced proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, or similar) and data analysis toolsDemonstrated experience with maintaining effective internal controls and supporting external auditsProven experience with standard costing in complex, low‑volume, high‑dollar manufacturing environments, with ability to grow into a high‑volume environment#J-18808-Ljbffr