Manager, Cost Accounting

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 Reporting to the Director, Cost Accounting, the Manager 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. ABOUT THE JOB We are seeking an exceptional Manager, Cost Accounting to manage and execute full stack cost accounting for a significant portion of Anduril’s portfolio of products. This role is critical to driving accuracy, insight, and control across our development, manufacturing, and production operations. WHAT YOU’LL DO 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. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 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. Experience in a privately held company preparing for an IPO is highly desirable. Exceptional