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Anduril Industries · 1 day ago

Manager, Cost Accounting

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$97K/yr - $129K/yr

5+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The Manager, Cost Accounting will manage and execute full stack cost accounting for a significant portion of Anduril’s portfolio of products, ensuring accuracy and compliance in financial processes.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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-process

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 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 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

Qualification

Cost AccountingStandard CostingInternal ControlsERP SystemsU.S. Government ContractingAnalytical SkillsContinuous ImprovementLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

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

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

Preferred

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

Benefits

Healthcare 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.