Anduril Industries · 22 hours ago
Director of Finance
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$191K/yr - $253K/yr
10+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Director of Finance will lead the manufacturing finance transformation, partnering with various departments to establish cost accounting frameworks and improve financial performance in a high-growth manufacturing environment.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Build the manufacturing finance operating system for AD&S
Define standard cost / actual cost methodologies, absorption logic, variance taxonomy, and corrective-action workflows
Establish inventory/WIP policies (valuation, reserves, rework/scrap, LCNRV, E&O, cycle count governance)
Stand up scalable reporting and performance management:
Production dashboards (yield, scrap, PPV, labor/machine rates, throughput, inventory turns, standard cost variance bridges)
Forecasting inputs and unit economics tied to operational drivers (build plans, routings, yields, labor standards)
Own finance requirements for MES + ERP integration:
Translate shop-floor realities into clean financial data flows and scalable reporting
Define master data standards (BOM/routings/work centers/UOM), change controls, and data quality gates
Improve close and controls for manufacturing accounting (in partnership with Accounting/Corporate):
Automate manual close activities; reduce cycle time while improving auditability and traceability
Design control points for inventory movement, WIP aging, variance approvals, and reserve governance
Enable Production Finance success:
Create repeatable playbooks, training, and policies so Production Finance can focus on decisions—not data cleanup
Provide the systemized foundation for pricing, proposals, and margin governance as programs shift into production
Drive cross-functional transformation projects end-to-end:
Scope → business case → roadmap → execution → adoption, with clear milestones and measurable outcomes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or equivalent experience
10+ years of experience spanning manufacturing finance, cost accounting, operations finance, or manufacturing accounting (with leadership responsibility)
Demonstrated experience standing up or transforming cost accounting frameworks (standard costing, variance analysis, inventory/WIP)
Proven track record delivering systems-enabled transformation (MES and/or ERP modernization, data automation, reporting architecture)
Strong analytical and modeling capabilities; comfort operating with ambiguity and imperfect data
Exceptional communication skills—able to align executives and operators on policy, process, and change management
Must be a U.S. Person (due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information and facilities)
Preferred
CPA and/or prior public accounting / audit experience in manufacturing environments
Hands-on experience with SAP or other applicable ERP systems and modern data stacks (SQL/Databricks/Tableau/Alteryx or equivalent)
Background supporting high-growth hardware programs where processes were built while scaling production
Experience in automotive, aerospace, autonomous systems, defense, or highly regulated manufacturing
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
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.
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.
Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching.
Annual reimbursement for professional development
Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Available depending on role eligibility.
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that specializes in developing advanced autonomous systems to enhance national security.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey Investors
XPRIZEAlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders Fund
2026-01-29Grant· $0.15M
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
Leadership Team
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
Recent News
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