Manager, Cost Accounting

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$113,000–$149,000 / yr
Posted
today

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Below market

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Similar $169k
This role $131k
$103k most similar roles pay here $205k

This role pays less than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $142,624–$195,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $131k versus about $169k 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 1882 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1696 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Manager, Cost Accounting

The Manager, Cost Accounting will lead a regional team responsible for full-stack cost accounting across Anduril’s product portfolio, ensuring accurate costing and variance analysis. This role involves overseeing standard costing practices, managing the company’s cost accounting close process, and collaborating with external auditors on financial statement audits. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of experience in manufacturing cost accounting, proficiency with ERP systems like Oracle or SAP, and a deep understanding of U.S. government contracting principles (FAR/CAS). They must possess strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and the ability to design and maintain internal controls for financial accuracy and compliance, particularly as Anduril prepares for an IPO.

What you'll do

  • Lead and mentor a regional team of cost accountants and analysts.
  • Oversee standard costing practices for accurate product costing and variance analysis.
  • Manage the company’s cost accounting close process, including roll-ups and reconciliations.
  • Design and maintain internal controls to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
  • Interface with external auditors on cost accounting and inventory-related matters.
  • Support pricing and audit requirements related to U.S. government contracts (FAR/CAS).

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred.
  • 5-7 years of progressive cost accounting experience in manufacturing.
  • Proven experience with standard costing in complex manufacturing environments.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. government contracting cost principles (FAR/CAS).
  • Advanced proficiency with ERP systems and data analysis tools.
  • Demonstrated ability to design, maintain internal controls, and support audits.
  • Experience leading teams and influencing senior leadership in a high-growth environment.

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