Director, M&A Accounting

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$191,000–$253,000 / yr
Posted
1 day ago

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This role $222k
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This role pays more than 65% of similar roles. Most pay $150,000–$240,704 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $222k versus about $195k for comparable roles.

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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1969 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1783 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Director, M&A Accounting

The Director of M&A Accounting will lead a dedicated team within Anduril’s hyper-growth environment, centralizing and scaling all merger and acquisition-related accounting activities. This role involves managing pre-close diligence, post-acquisition readiness, balance sheet preparations, and the integration of acquired processes into Anduril’s Oracle Fusion system. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in M&A accounting and financial due diligence, with a strong technical background in ERP ecosystems. They must excel in project management, cross-functional collaboration, and driving organizational change while maintaining hands-on operational support. This position requires expertise in IFRS and familiarity with U.S. standards, along with the ability to mentor and motivate team members effectively.

What you'll do

  • Lead and centralize all M&A-related accounting activities for the company.
  • Manage pre-close Accounting and Tax diligence for target acquisitions.
  • Prepare Day One post-acquisition readiness, including integration recommendations.
  • Travel to provide comprehensive overviews of Anduril's systems on acquisition day.
  • Oversee closing balance sheet preparations and review acquired closing statements.
  • Directly manage the preparation of final closing statements for acquisitions.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of experience in accounting leadership or consulting roles.
  • Proven expertise in M&A accounting, financial due diligence, and business integrations.
  • Strong technical background with ERP integration experience (e.g., Oracle Fusion).
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and drive organizational change effectively.
  • Excellent communication skills for complex personnel integrations and cross-functional partnerships.
  • Familiarity with International Financial Reporting Standards preferred.
  • CPA or MBA credentials are advantageous.

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