Manager, Cost Accounting

About the Role

Anduril is seeking a Manager, Cost Accounting to lead and execute full stack cost accounting for a significant portion of our product portfolio. The role ensures accurate costing, close process, and strong internal controls in support of manufacturing, development, and production operations, with an eye toward IPO readiness. What You'll Do

• Lead, mentor, and develop a regional team of cost accountants and analysts dedicated to supporting the 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.

• 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-progress.

• Support the Director with the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal controls to strengthen financial accuracy and compliance; identify and remediate control deficiencies as needed.

• 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 proposals, 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. What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or CMA strongly 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 designing and 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 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. Nice to Have

• Experience in a privately held company preparing for an IPO is highly desirable.

• Exposure to defense/technology sector cost accounting or equivalent regulated environments. Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $97,000 - $129,000 USD per year.

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers; part of Anduril's total compensation package.

• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including health and related programs.