Senior Manager, Cost Accounting

The role

The Senior Manager, Cost Accounting will execute full stack cost accounting for the Arsenal-1 manufacturing site. This role involves driving accuracy and control across development, manufacturing, and production operations.

What you will do

• Perform and improve standard costing practices for product costing, variance analysis, and margin reporting
• Perform work order review, variance analysis, and closure for the Arsenal-1 site
• Manage cost accounting close processes including cost roll-ups, variance analysis, absorption reporting, and reconciliations
• Support adherence to internal controls and remediate deficiencies
• Administer physical and cycle count programs for inventory valuation
• Interface with external auditors on cost accounting and inventory matters
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering to analyze manufacturing performance
• Support pricing, cost proposal, and audit requirements for U.S. government contracts (FAR/CAS)
• Contribute to IPO readiness initiatives and SOX-compliant financial controls
• Support the Senior Manager with cost analyses and recommendations

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5-7 years of progressive cost accounting experience in manufacturing
• Experience with standard costing in complex, low-volume, high-dollar manufacturing environments
• Strong knowledge of U.S. government contracting cost principles (FAR/CAS)
• 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
• Ability to communicate effectively across functions and influence senior leadership
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and leadership skills
• U.S. citizenship is required

Nice to have

• CPA or CMA
• Experience in a privately held company preparing for an IPO

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees

Before you apply

• U.S. citizenship is required pursuant to contractual obligations
• Consent to pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The company uses Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system, to power its family of systems.