Cost Accountant

Anduril Industries; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Australia is scaling operations in Sydney and seeks a Cost Accountant to join our growing team. You will drive end-to-end cost accounting across a portion of the portfolio, focusing on detailed analysis, cost roll-ups, and structured reconciliations for accurate manufacturing data and IPO readiness.

Reporting to the Cost Accounting Manager, you will leverage risk and controls experience, master standard costing, and partner with operations on factory floor processes in a defense

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance; CA/CPA in progress or completed.
• 3–4 years in Big 4 or Mid-Tier external audit, with inventory/manufacturing exposure.
• Strong knowledge of AASB 102 / IAS 2 inventories and internal controls.
• Advanced Excel and data skills; Oracle Fusion exposure is a plus.
• Excellent communication; able to collaborate across local and global teams.
• Australian citizenship and ability to obtain NV1 security clearance; occasional US meetings.

Responsibilities

• Execute routine standard costing updates, cost roll-ups, BOM reviews and inventory valuation.
• Track end-to-end manufacturing lifecycle with proper flows for RM, WIP, Finished Goods, COGS.
• Manage month-end close for work orders; perform reconciliations and resolve exceptions.
• Analyze variance data; investigate price, usage, efficiency and volume deviations.
• Coordinate physical and cycle counts; support external audit reviews.
• Support global supply chain flows; cost backflushing to programs; exposure to international transactions.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Anduril Australia is scaling operations in Sydney to support growing manufacturing volume across our cutting-edge product portfolio. We are seeking an analytical, execution-focused Cost Accountant to join our growing team. Positioned at the critical intersection of core Accounting and operational Finance, this role is perfect for a Mid-Tier or Big 4 Auditor (3–4 years of experience) looking to transition their analytical skills into a hands-on, executional industry career.

Reporting to the Cost Accounting Manager, you will drive the execution of end-to-end cost accounting processes across a portion of Anduril's portfolio. Instead of just processing transactions, you will be responsible for the detailed analysis, cost roll-ups, and structural reconciliations that ensure our manufacturing data is accurate and compliant. You will leverage your background in risk and internal controls to support Anduril's future IPO readiness, while mastering standard costing methodologies and complex manufacturing workflows on the factory floor.

This is a foundational role in our growing Sydney-based function, offering a unique opportunity to build a deep, highly sought-after technical skillset at the cutting-edge of Defence Manufacturing in Australia.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Execute routine standard costing updates, assisting with cost roll-ups, Bill of Materials (BOM) reviews, and ensuring accurate inventory valuation.
• Track the end-to-end manufacturing lifecycle, ensuring proper accounting flows between Raw Materials, Work in Progress (WIP), Finished Goods & Cost of Goods Sold (COGS).
• Manage month-end close for work orders, performing daily/monthly reconciliations and resolving transaction exceptions on the factory floor.
• Analyze manufacturing variance data, investigating deviations in price, usage, efficiency and volume to find the "why" behind the numbers.
• Coordinate physical and cycle counts, partnering with plant operations to maintain inventory accuracy and preparing supporting schedules for external audit reviews.
• Support global supply chain flows, executing cost backflushing to designated programs while gaining exposure to international transactions and Accounting.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CA or CPA qualification completed or tracking toward completion.
• 3–4 years of experience in Big 4 or Mid-Tier external audit, with exposure to auditing inventory, manufacturing, or supply chain clients.
• Strong foundational knowledge of accounting standards, specifically AASB 102 / IAS 2 (Inventories) and internal control environments.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong data skills; prior exposure to tier-1 ERPs like Oracle Fusion is a distinct advantage.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to collaborate across local operational teams and global finance and accounting functions.
• Australian citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 security clearance; flexibility to occasionally align with U.S. meeting times.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

• Prior experience auditing or working within Defence, Aerospace, or advanced technology manufacturing sectors.
• Exposure to scale-up environments or businesses preparing for a future IPO.
• Familiarity with Australian or U.S. government contracting cost principles (e.g., ASDEFCON, AIC, FAR, DFARS).

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.