Senior, Cost Accounting

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Ashville (OH); On-site; USD 87,000 - 116,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Ohio seeks a Senior Cost Accountant to lead standard costing, cost roll-ups, and margin analysis for Arsenal-1 manufacturing site.

You will partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering to drive cost efficiency, manage internal controls, and support audit readiness and IPO preparation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or CMA preferred.
• 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 maintaining effective internal controls and supporting external audits.
• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, or similar) and data analysis tools.
• Ability to communicate across functions and influence senior leadership.
• Experience in a privately held company preparing for an IPO is highly desirable.
• U.S. citizenship is required pursuant to contractual obligations.

Responsibilities

• Perform and improve standard costing for product lines and sites.
• Conduct work order reviews, variance analysis, and closures for Arsenal-1.
• Support cost accounting close processes including cost roll-ups and reconciliations.
• Maintain internal controls and address deficiencies; interface with external auditors.
• Manage inventory and work-in-process valuations; run cycle counts.
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering on cost drivers.
• Support pricing, cost proposals, and audit requirements for government contracts (FAR/CAS).
• Contribute to IPO readiness efforts including SOX controls and systems scalability.
• Provide insightful cost analyses to support strategic decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation across financial processes.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Audit support

SOX

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

Oracle

SAP

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 TEAM

We are seeking an exceptional Senior, Cost Accounting to execute full stack cost accounting for Anduril’s high-rate manufacturing site, Arsenal-1. This role is critical to driving accuracy, insight, and control across our development, manufacturing, and production operations.

ABOUT THE JOB

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Cost Accounting, the Senior will ensure consistent and compliant application of Anduril’s standard costing methodology and be responsible for detailed transactional and balance sheet reconciliation review. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical competency, strong leadership skills, and a risk-based approach in support of the company’s preparation for a potential future IPO.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Perform and continuously improve standard costing practices to ensure accurate product costing, variance analysis, and margin reporting for designated product lines and production sites.
• Perform work order review, variance analysis, and closure for the Arsenal-1 site.
• 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 adherence to internal controls to strengthen financial accuracy and compliance; identify and remediate control deficiencies as needed.
• Administer physical and cycle count programs across Arsenal-1, 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 Senior Manager with preparing insightful cost analyses and recommendations to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Support the Manager with a continuous improvement mindset, prioritizing automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy in all financial processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, which requires regular interaction with production and manufacturing stakeholders and frequently working directly on the production floor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or CMA 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 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 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.
• U.S. citizenship is required pursuant to contractual obligations.

US Salary Range

$87,000 - $116,000 USD

Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: 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.

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