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Senior, Cost Accounting

Anduril· Finance & Accounting : Accounting : Accounting
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Atlanta, GA$87k - $116kFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Senior Cost Accountant responsible for full-stack cost accounting for portions of Anduril’s product portfolio, driving accuracy, insight, and control across development, manufacturing, and production operations, with IPO readiness in mind.

Responsibilities

  • 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 designated product lines and production sites.
  • 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 adherence to internal controls to strengthen financial accuracy and compliance; identify and remediate control deficiencies as needed.
  • Administer physical and cycle count programs across designated 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 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.

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.
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.

Skills

Required:Standard costingCost accounting close processInventory management and valuationInternal controls and audits

Benefits

  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive health benefits and related support.
  • Equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers and are part of total compensation package.
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Anduril

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